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KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule

The original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

Air Force awards Boeing $2.4 billion contract for KC-46 tankers

The Navy also awarded Boeing a nearly $1.7 billion contract for more P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Air Force picks seven new possible homes for KC-46A Pegasus

The Air Force's newest refueling tanker will soon have a home hub.

9 months ago

McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hours

A KC-46A tanker from McConnell AFB completed a record round-the-globe sortie in 45 hours, a mission that saw multiple aerial refuelings — and a birthday.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

12 months ago

Selfridge Air National Guard Base picked to host KC-46 squadron

The fleet of KC-46A Pegasus tankers may start arriving in 2029.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

18 months ago

‘Cautionary tale’: How Boeing won a US Air Force program and lost $7B

The KC-46 was to be the ideal candidate for a fixed-price development program. Instead, it has cost Boeing billions, and made industry wary of such deals.

By Stephen Losey

18 months ago