KC-46 tanker program

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  • FAA Approves Boeing KC-46 Tanker Configuration - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    FAA Approves Boeing KC-46 Tanker Configuration

    Boeing has obtained an amended type certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for the 767-2C airframe configuration of company-built KC-46 military tanker aircraft. The company said Thursday it conducted a series of analyses and laboratory, ground and flight tests to verify the performance of KC-46 components that include avionics, fuel system and auto-flight and environmental control systems. 767-2C is a modified version […] More

  • Boeing, Air Force Move KC-46 Tanker Production Decision to August - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing, Air Force Move KC-46 Tanker Production Decision to August

    The U.S. Air Force has rescheduled production decision for the KC-46 tanker program from June to August 2016 due to an issue with the aircraft’s refueling boom loads that came up during flight tests earlier this year. Boeing, the KC-46 manufacturer, said Friday it is scheduled deliver the first batch of aircraft beginning August 2017 instead of March 2017, with the 18th […] More