Supplier Quality Control, Fuel System Integration Haunt KC-46

Credit: Boeing/John D. Parker
The latest charge against Boeing’s KC-46 aerial refueler program arose from overly optimistic certification planning and critical parts falling short of design specifications. This time, the $835 million pretax charge will pay for redesigns and retrofits required to address a faulty integrated fuel...

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