This is the 8th A330 to stop in on its way to Nouméa, New Caledonia, arriving from Istres-Le Tubé Air Base as "COTAM (CTM) 1023". So far two A330s have returned via YVR, presumably heading back to France to pick up supplies in support of the operation. A 3rd one is expected tonight.

Trip number 2 for this A330 on its way down to New Caledonia. It departed YVR yesterday morning on return to France with a quick turn to send it right back here. Arriving from Istres-Le Tubé as "COTAM (CTM) 1029".

"COTAM (CTM) 1013" vacating 26R this afternoon on arrival from Istres-Le Tubé Air Base. This was the 3rd MRTT to show up as a 2nd one came around midnight last night. A 4th is expected in the early hours of the morning with an A400 to follow during the day.

"Cotam (CTM) 1011" on the roll for Honolulu this morning after arriving from Istres-Le Tubé Air Base on a tech stop. Riots have erupted in the French territory of New Caledonia so presumably this had army troops onboard heading down there. We had the regular A330 come in the other day so this one was a nice surprise.