McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Air Base to receive KC-46A Pegasus tanker by 2031, enhancing US air power

The KC-46A will replace the currently used legacy KC-135 Stratotankers, marking a major milestone for the Tennessee Air ...
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How the KC135 Became the Flying Gas Station Refueling at 30000 Feet

The Boeing KC-135, nicknamed Stratotanker is an aerial refueling aircraft that has been in continuous service with the USAF for over 60 years with over 800 examples of the C-135 series built. The ...
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USAF Selects McGhee Tyson ANGB as Next KC-46A Pegasus Base as Boeing Tests RVS 2.0

Boeing is now testing the new Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46A’s troubled telescoping boom system, which addresses serious Category 1 deficiencies.
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Boeing wins $2.47 billion USAF contract for 15 more KC-46A tankers

Boeing has been awarded a $2.47 billion Lot 12 contract for 15 additional KC-46A tankers as deliveries resume and capability ...
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USAF Inspects KC-135s After Discovering Falsified Certifications

U.S. Air Force crews inspect a KC-135 stabilizer in 2013. Credit: U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force has inspected and cleared its KC-135 fleet after the service discovered falsified certifications at ...