USAF Tanker Plans Focus On KC-46 And Mods Amid NGAS Push

Boeing KC-46 on runway
Credit: U.S. Air Force
AURORA, Colorado—The U.S. Air Force is focused on near-term tanker recapitalization—extending purchases of the Boeing KC-46 and planning minor situational awareness upgrades—while mobility advocates and some companies pitch accelerating a full developmental effort. The service is fielding its KC-46...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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