Boeing KC-46A

Speaking at Farnborough Airshow, a Boeing executive still sees an opportunity to win Italy as a customer for its KC-46A, even after Rome pulled the plug on contract talks.

The U.S. Air Force has not decided on its plan to replace much of its KC-135 fleet following its buy of KC-46As.

Boeing says it expects to deliver the KC-46’s new remote vision system in April 2026, placing a new target date on the long-awaited upgrade.

Airbus’ combined tanker programs boast more in-service aircraft than the Boeng KC-46A, and the company’s acceptance across diverse regional markets is a sign of its healthier outlook in the space.

The precise losses will be released when Boeing reports overall second-quarter results on July 31.

Taiwan’s Air Force is still evaluating aerial tanker options after 2023 visits from U.S. and French military delegations.

Boeing on May 31 resumed delivering KC-46 tankers to the U.S. Air Force following an almost three-month pause.

Inspection revealed broken part in tanker’s refueling boom, prompting inspections and two-month delay.

The U.S. Air Force has not taken delivery of KC-46 tankers from Boeing in more than two months.

Air Mobility Command’s goal of fielding a stealthy, penetration tanker aircraft in the mid-2030s faces pressure from tight budgets on its current timeline.

PACAF officials decided that the situation demanded some operational creativity.

The Japanese military plans to significantly expand its air refueling fleet.

A lack of funding is putting pressure on USAF plans to field an advanced new tanker in the 2030s and limiting upgrades for a follow-on purchase of KC-46As.

Air Mobility Command plans to complete a year-long analysis in the hopes of resolving several fundamental questions about the U.S. Air Force’s next tanker.

Boeing’s new leadership in Commercial Airplanes and at the top are likely just the beginning of major changes at the manufacturing giant.

USAF plans to complete certification of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk on its newest tanker, in spite of the fleet having been retired from “official” service.

The U.S. Air Force plans to increase the program of record for its KC-46 refueling tanker as it looks to accelerate a follow-on next generation replacement.

The U.S. Air Force is changing course again on plans for its Boeing F-15EX Eagle II in the service’s fiscal 2025 budget request.

The U.S. Air Force is evaluating bids from Airbus and Boeing for a planned replacement of the KC-135 ahead of a future tanker.

The U.S. Air Force is finally nearly ready to start flight testing a communications pod for the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus.

The Pentagon’s operational test and evaluation office has collected all the data it can on the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Boeing fell short of its KC-46 tanker delivery target to the U.S. Air Force in 2023 following two separate delivery pauses.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Boeing on Oct. 20 resumed deliveries of its KC-46 tanker to the U.S. Air Force following an almost two-month pause due to red-tape issues.