by Bill Carey ... 2011, 4:50 AM. Aircraft refueled during testing include the F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, C-17, A-10, On 22 March 2019, the USAF announced it was reviewing KC-46 training after the On 30 March 2020, the Air Force announced that chronic leaks in the aircraft's fuel system had been upgraded to a Category I deficiency. Boeing is committed to serving and supporting its customers.An epic eight-part documentary series 100 years in the making. The company announced the major suppliers to be involved in the project in June 2011 and the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) for the programme was completed in August the same year.Boeing also completed the system requirements review, firm configuration reviews and preliminary design review (PDR) prior to the start of assembling the first refuelling b… Boeing was expected to receive initial contracts for two lots of 19 aircraft total in the next 30 days.In January 2018, Air Mobility Command stated that tests for final FAA certification of the KC-46 is roughly 94 percent complete.Boeing announced its FAA certification on 4 September 2018, with military certification outstanding.

The GAO also noted that Boeing has not obtained In April 2016, Boeing announced that it would closely integrate its 767 and 747 programs. The world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jetCST-100 Starliner Test Article domes mated into full capsule for first time at Kennedy Space Center.Wherever. A report from The Senate Appropriations Committee on the fiscal 2017 defense spending bill, issued on the same day, expressed concerns about the aircraft's future.On 2 June 2016, USAF spokesman Maj. Once the hardware fix is verified, a KC-46 with the updated boom will complete regression testing on the F-16, followed by refueling demonstrations with the C-17 and A-10 to meet the final test for Milestone C approval. We are getting to the point where we will see by next year the line alternating as tanker-freighter-tanker-freighter." Rob Leese confirmed that, while the Air Force's KC-46 contract with Boeing does not contain any predefined penalties for schedule delays, not delivering the 18 certified tankers by August 2017 is a contract schedule breach. "On 24 January 2016, the KC-46 successfully refueled an aircraft for the first time during a 5-hour 36 minute sortie just over the shared coast of Washington state and Oregon. It performed operational engine checks, flight controls, and environmental systems checks, while flying to a maximum altitude of 39,000 ft. EMD-3 will conduct environmental control system testing, including hot day/cold day testing and smoke penetration testing.On 27 April 2016, Boeing took another pre-tax charge for cost overruns on the program of $243 million, bringing the total amount Boeing has paid for tanker-related cost overruns to $1.5 billion to date. The rear compartment can also be used in an aero-medical configuration for 54 patients (24 on litters).There is a ladder that can be pulled down near the front landing gear to provide for quick ingress to the aircraft by crew for rapid deployment situations.At the rear of the aircraft is a fly-by-wire refueling boom supplemented by Wing Air Refueling Pods at each wingtip and a Centerline Drogue System under the rear fuselage.On 23 April 2014, the USAF announced that the KC-46 Pegasus will be based at On 10 January 2019, the USAF took delivery of the first KC-46, well past the originally announced 2016 delivery date, albeit with two issues outstanding and money withheld.On 2 April 2019, it was conformed that the USAF halted all deliveries on 23 March and until further notification, as loose material and debris were found in planes already delivered.On 12 September 2019, it was reported that the Air Force restricted the KC-46 from carrying cargo and passengers due to an issue with the floor cargo locks coming unlocked in flight.On 2 February 2017, Boeing stated it would bid the KC-46A for the In May 2019, according to manufacturer Boeing, the Military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraftEvens, Ben and Daly, Matthew (AP), "Northrop-EADS threatens to withdraw bid for US Air Force contract leaving only Boeing". Rockwell Collins Provides KC-46A Cockpit Details.

See more ideas about Boeing, Aircraft, Military aircraft. In 2001, the U.S. Air Force began a procurement program to replace around 100 of its oldest KC-135E Stratotankers, and selected Boeing's In late January 2007 the USAF issued the KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft Request for Proposal. The aircraft can detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats using multiple layers of protection, which will enable it to operate safely in medium-threat environments.Boeing based the KC-46A Pegasus on a 767, a commercial airliner, freighter and tanker with more than 1,000 already in service.The KC-46 has an advanced fly-by-wire boom, a 21st century centerline, and wing-mounted hose and drogue systems.Large Boeing 787-style 15-inch (38.1 centimeter) displays allow KC-46 pilots to quickly optimize flight parameters for critical decisionmaking and mission success.The KC-46A is based on the most fuel-efficient commercial airplane in its widebody class.Onboard KC-46 aircraft health diagnostic systems provide real-time health monitoring and improve operational availability and mission capability.Removable 400 gpm WARPS provide simultaneous multi-point refueling.The aerial refueling operator station includes large, legible displays and high-resolution cameras that provide revolutionary visual acuity for all day, night and covert operations.On June 12, Boeing delivered its 34th KC-46 Pegasus tanker to the U.S. Air Force, the first to be stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing the tanker contract in 2011.