Tag: KC-46 Pegasus
Japan’s first KC-46 flies maiden refueling test
The first KC-46A tanker Boeing built for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) recently refueled another KC-46A aircraft in the skies over...
US Air Force approves second mission set for its KC-46 tankers
After the US Air Force cleared its new KC-46A Pegasus tanker to start limited refueling operations with the centerline drogue system mission...
US Air Force clears KC-46 tanker for limited refueling ops
The US Air Force has given its green light for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker to start limited refueling operations with the centerline drogue system.
US Air Force probing market for “bridge tankers” to supplement KC-46As
The US Air Force is launching the bridge tanker program to acquire commercial derivative tanker aircraft to supplement its KC-46A fleet.
US Air Force’s KC-46 starting limited ops despite lingering issues
The US Air Force has cleared its new KC-46 tanker for limited operations despite the fact that the aircraft needs rework on...
All-female crew flies KC-46 tanker for first time
A flight crew from McConnell Air Force Base made history last month after completing the first all-female flight on the service's new...
Japan’s first KC-46 tanker completes maiden flight
Japan Air Self-Defense Force is expected to receive the first KC-46A refueler this year.
Boeing lands another $2.1B for KC-46 deliveries to US Air Force
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing another contract modification for the delivery of additional KC-46A tanker aircraft, bringing the total value...
Boeing gets $1.7B for additional 12 KC-46A tankers for US Air...
The contract brings the total number of KC-46A tankers on order to 79.
Boeing gets $342m to build another two KC-46A tankers for Japan
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $342.1 million contract modification for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A aircraft...
