Mali has ordered a single C295W transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, which will deliver the aircraft in the second half of this year.

In announcing the order today, Airbus said that Mali has become the 23rd nation to order the C295. Head of Marketing and Sales, Jean-Pierre Talamoni said: “This order from Mali reflects the C295W’s proven ability to handle the exceptionally harsh operating conditions encountered in sub-Saharan Africa.”