Latest "KC-46 Pegasus" stories

The 157th Air Refueling Wing held the Air National Guard's first KC-46A Pegasus "elephant walk" on Sept. 8, 2021 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The aircraft taxied down the runway and into their parking spaces in preparation for an air show. (Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson/Air Force)

US Air Force awards Boeing $2.3B contract for 15 more KC-46s

The award brings the number of KC-46s under contract with the U.S. Air Force to 128.

By Stephen Losey

4 days ago

An airman assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing approaches a KC-46A Pegasus on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jun. 17, 2022. (Senior Airman Joseph Morales/Air Force)

KC-46 tanker’s boom breaks, dents plane while refueling fighter jet

The Air Force believes it will cost at least $2.5 million to repair the KC-46.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

KC-46 tanker test puts fuel boom operator, not copilot, in cockpit

The idea has raised eyebrows among military watchers who question its motives and safety.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Supply chain woes delay KC-46 refueling vision system upgrade to 2025

Boeing said supply chain problems have resulted in longer lead times for the computing equipment and other technology needed to build RVS 2.0.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

KC-46 tankers refuel jets tasked with combat ops for the first time

The Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus tanker recently notched its first refueling mission as part of real-world operations.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews

The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

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