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Two dozen KC-46 tankers will likely call MacDill Air Force Base home
The Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.
Japan becomes first non-American operator of KC-46A tanker
The aircraft, carrying the serial number 14-3611 and using the callsign REACH 46, made the trans-Pacific flight after departing Boeing’s facilities in Seattle, Washington.
By Mike Yeo
Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers
Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.
Boeing will miss 2017 delivery goal for first KC-46
Boeing isn't going to make it's self-imposed goal to deliver the first KC-46 tanker to the Air Force by the end of the year, but luckily for the company, it won't impact its bottom line.
By Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta