Air Force says KC-46 can refuel planes around the world — except one
“I have 100% confidence in [the Pegasus’] ability,” AMC head Gen. Mike Minihan said.
Source: c4isrnet.com
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KC-46A Pegasus: How is Boeing's next-gen tanker working out?
The KC-46 Pegasus is allowed to fly missions worldwide, but has been riddled with technical issues as the Air Force seeks to modernize its tanker fleet.
Source: defensenews.com
USAF plans stealthy tankers for 'extreme threat areas'
Next-gen aerial refueling program will be “a system,” not just one aircraft, says mobility chief.
United States Mike Minihan Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium Air Force Air Mobility Command Next Generation Aerial Refueling System
Source: defenseone.com
Inside Boeing's plans to fix its troubled KC-46A tanker
Breaking Defense toured Boeing’s Seattle-area facilities where the KC-46A is built, and company officials explained fixes in the works for six critical issues, from new cameras to better seals on fuel lines.
Source: breakingdefense.com
A-10 Warthogs Have Refueled From A Contractor's KC-135 Tanker
A-10s were the first USAF tactical jets to refuel from a privately-owned tanker, a service that could become more widespread in the future.
Source: yahoo.com
Boeing aims to 'stabilize' defense business as it pitches Mideast countries
New commercial sales and a NATO purchase cheer company officials after a downbeat earnings call.
Source: defenseone.com
Lockheed Bails On KC-135 Tanker Replacement Competition
There have now been four failed attempts to pitch a version of the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport to the U.S. Air Force.
United States Republic Of Singapore Stephanie Sonnenfeld Stinn Scaled Composites Us Air Force Lockheed Martin
Source: yahoo.com
A330 MRTT Completes Automatic Refuelling Tests With F-15
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will become the first Air Force in the world to have a boom automatic refuelling capability with A330MRTT and all of its receivers.
Republic Of Singapore Atlantic Ocean Jean Brice Dumont David Cenciotti National Institute For Aerospace Technology Italian Air
Source: theaviationist.com
Top 10 Boeing Government Contracts in 2022
As an aircraft and defense business, Boeing has completed several government contracts. Here are the company’s top 10 government contracts in 2022
Source: executivebiz.com
USAF walks back tanker forecast: 'We don't know what our strategy is'
As Boeing KC-46 deliveries resume, officials mull how many more—if any—to order.
Source: defenseone.com