KC-46

USAF KC-46A Tanker Still Facing Six Serious Problems to Address: Official

A US Air Force official has revealed that the country’s KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies to address.

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Boeing Resumes KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Deliveries After Pause

Travis Air Force Base has received its first KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft after Boeing halted deliveries in February due to quality concerns.

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Lockheed, Airbus Tap GE Aerospace for LMXT Strategic Tanker Engine

Lockheed Martin and Airbus have partnered with GE Aerospace to supply engines for a tanker proposal supporting the US KC-135 recapitalization.

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Boeing to Enhance US Air Force Pegasus Tanker Communications Capabilities

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $184-million contract to enhance the communications capabilities of its KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

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US Air Force to Receive 15 Additional Pegasus Tankers From Boeing

The US Air Force and Boeing have signed a contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

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Boeing to Build Two Additional Pegasus Tankers for Japan

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to provide two more KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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USAF KC-46A Tanker Performs Record 36-Hour Non-Stop Mission

The US Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus has achieved an important milestone after conducting a non-stop endurance mission that lasted 36 hours.

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Boeing Reports $3.3B Loss Due to Rising Defense Program Costs

Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss because of swelling costs on several defense programs due in part to supply chain expenses.

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KC-46’s Troubled Vision System Replacement Suffers 19-Month Delay

The US Air Force’s KC-46 aerial refueling and transport aircraft will have to wait longer before it receives a new vision system.

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Boeing Awarded $3.1B Aerial Refueler Contracts for USAF, Israel

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a pair of contracts worth $3.1 billion for 19 KC-46A Pegasus air refueler aircraft.

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