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Since many years the Belgian Air Force operated two Boeing 727 airliners for mid-range transport of personnel and freight. Due to the ever growing demand for the use of Belgian troops on missions abroad the need arose for a large longer legged airliner. As budget restrictions did not permit the acquisition of new machines two second hand Airbus A310-222 aircraft were obtained from Singapore Airlines. Both transporters are based at Melsbroek airbase near Brussels and form part of the 15th Transport Wing.

CA-01 MSN 371
  • 270997: In service Belgian Air Force
  • 170208: damage to engine and engine cowling after a birdstrike
  • current: Active with Air Component

Short History: F-WZEN (Airbus Industie), 9V-STN (Singapore Airlines), CA-01 active 15th Transport Wing - Air Component.

Airbus A310-222 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
Melsbroek 080403 - Photo Daniel Brackx

CA-02 MSN 367
  • 030598: In service Belgian Air Force. Transfer from Singapore was delayed due to an accident. Nose landing gear retracted during towing for maintenance, causing the aircraft's nose to fall on the tow-truck. Substantial repairs were made before delivery to the BAF.
  • withdrawn from service end of aug.2009 (limit date for C-check which was not proceeded with)
  • stored at Melsbroek in 'parking condition' awaiting possible sale

    Short History:: F-WZEP (Airbus Industrie), 9V-STM (Singapore Airlines), CA-02, active 15th Transport Wing - Air Component.

    Airbus A310-222 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database
    Melsbroek 140105 - Photo Daniel Brackx



    1910-1929 - Belgian Military Aircraft Database



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    Rifdi Singapore Airlines crediting 0 May 16 2007, 3:07 AM EDT by Rifdi
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    Hi! Interesting to know that Singapore sold two A310s to the Belgian Air Force. I am currently doing my own reasearch on the history of SIA (Singapore International Airlines) as im interested in aviation (father is chief of air traffic of Seletar airport Singapore).
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