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A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo operational tests and evaluations on the way to initial operating capability. (Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings/Air Force)

March Air Reserve Base is top pick to host new KC-46 tankers

The southern California base is slated to start flying the tankers in 2025 and be fully operational by 2027.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

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.

2 years ago

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

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

6 years ago

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