Airbus Defense and Space is supplying two additional C295 transport aircraft to the Mexican Navy, bringing the number Airbus Defense and Space aircraft operating in the country to 22.

"We are very proud that Mexico, which already has the biggest Airbus Defense and Space fleet in Latin America, has shown its confidence in our products by deciding to increase again its C295 fleet," said Antonio Rodríguez Barberán, head of Commercial for Military Aircraft.

The Mexican Navy currently operates four C295s, while the Mexican Air Force operates six of the aircraft.

Airbus Defense and Space did not disclose the value of the contract or a delivery schedule for the planes.

The C295 is a turboprop aircraft introduced into service in 2001. It has a cargo capacity of 21,400 pounds, a cruise speed of 300 miles per hour and a range of 805 miles at full payload capacity.

More than 140 C295s have now been ordered by 19 countries.

The C295s for Mexico will be built by an Airbus DS unit in Spain.