AWACS Re-Engining Is Closer To Reality

The U.S. Air Force is taking its first steps toward re-engining at least 33 four-engined Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, with plans to launch engineering studies soon with airframer Boeing on how best to fit CFM International CFM56 medium turbofans to the fleet. A $1.153...

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