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.
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.
current:withdrawnActivefromwithserviceAirendComponentof 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.