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Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 4, 2026
The production-representative version of Boeing’s carrier-based tanker aircraft for the U.S. Navy finally took to the skies, initiating its flight test campaign. Navy and Boeing officials have big plans for the MQ-25, including adding a refueling probe that would extend the aircraft’s range.
Credit: Jamie Cosgrove/Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division