Boeing awarded U.S. Air Force contract for 15 KC-46A tankers

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.3B contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, "expanding its fleet of the world’s most advanced multi-mission aerial refueler," the company stated. To date, 128 KC-46A Pegasus are on contract with the U.S. Air Force, with 68 delivered and operationally deployed worldwide. "The combat-ready KC-46A is transforming the role of the tanker for the 21st century," said James Burgess, vice president and KC-46 program manager. "We’re proud to work side-by-side with the Air Force ensuring the Pegasus provides unmatched capabilities and continues to evolve for the U.S. and its allies’ global mission needs."