KC-46

US Air Force, Boeing Agree on Plan to Boost KC-46 Tanker Readiness

The US Air Force and Boeing have agreed on a plan to improve the KC-46 Pegasus tanker’s mission readiness following years of reliability and availability challenges.

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Boeing Lands $7B+ Pentagon Orders for Apache Helicopters, Pegasus Tankers

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing more than $7 billion in contracts to build AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft for the US Air Force.

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Boeing KC-46 Remote Vision System 2.0 Completes First Flight 

Boeing’s upgraded Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46 tanker has completed its first flight in final testing for USAF certification.

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Japan Deploys F-15 Fighters to NATO Bases in Europe and North America

Japan has sent fighter jets to NATO bases in the US and Canada, followed by the UK and Germany, as part of Operation “Atlantic Eagles.”

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Israel to Buy Two US-Funded Boeing KC-46 Tankers in $500 Million Deal

Israel plans to acquire two Boeing KC-46 aerial refueling tankers in a deal funded by the US worth about $500 million.

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Turkey Weighs Boeing KC-46A and Airbus A330 for New Aerial Tanker

Turkey has narrowed its options for a new aerial refueling platform, weighing Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus against Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport.

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Cracks Found on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Prompt US Air Force to Suspend Deliveries Anew

The US Air Force is temporarily refusing to accept new KC-46 refueling aircraft from Boeing after discovering cracks in two of four ready-for-delivery planes.

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Boeing Clinches Another $2.4B KC-46A Tanker Aircraft Deal With US Air Force

Boeing has secured a $2.4-billion contract to supply the US Air Force with 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft.

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US Air Force Reveals Seven Potential Bases for KC-46A Pegasus

The US Air Force has selected seven bases as candidate locations for the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, with the final decision set for 2027.

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Japan Cleared to Buy Nine Additional KC-46A Tanker Aircraft for $4.1B

The US State Department has cleared Japan’s request to purchase additional KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft for $4.1 billion.

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