Latest "kc-46 tanker" stories

Andrew Hunter speaks at a panel discussion on "strengthening alliances and partnerships through defense cooperation" at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on March 16, 2018. Hunter, director of the defense-industrial initiatives group and a senior fellow in the international security program at CSIS, is President Joe Biden's nominee for assistant Air Force secretary for acquisition, technology and logistics. Photo courtesy of CSIS.

Biden to nominate defense industry expert Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition boss

Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Top US Air Force general hopes for major KC-46 fix by March

"We’re going to be flying that fix and starting to test it by the end of this summer," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein says.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Air Force improves new inspection plan for KC-46s, paving the way for deliveries to restart

The next KC-46 deliveries could occur as early as next week.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

Boeing resumes KC-46 tanker deliveries, but Air Force scrutiny will linger

The problems were due to Boeing not following established processes that keep debris off the production line, says an Air Force official.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

Boeing delivers first KC-46, but fixes to technical problems still years away

Boeing could miss out on $1.5 billion if the maximum withholding is applied to all 52 tankers on contract.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

First KC-46 delivery stalled by Mattis’ departure

The Air Force will have to wait a little longer for its new tanker.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

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