The head of the U.S. Air Force wants Congress to expand a newly approved authority to start acquisition programs ahead of authorization from lawmakers.
A strategy used from 2011 to 2018 to win five fixed-price development programs with low-priced bids continues to haunt Boeing’s defense and space business.
Speaking at Farnborough Airshow, a Boeing executive still sees an opportunity to win Italy as a customer for its KC-46A, even after Rome pulled the plug on contract talks.
Airbus’ combined tanker programs boast more in-service aircraft than the Boeng KC-46A, and the company’s acceptance across diverse regional markets is a sign of its healthier outlook in the space.
Air Mobility Command’s goal of fielding a stealthy, penetration tanker aircraft in the mid-2030s faces pressure from tight budgets on its current timeline.
A lack of funding is putting pressure on USAF plans to field an advanced new tanker in the 2030s and limiting upgrades for a follow-on purchase of KC-46As.
Air Mobility Command plans to complete a year-long analysis in the hopes of resolving several fundamental questions about the U.S. Air Force’s next tanker.
USAF plans to complete certification of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk on its newest tanker, in spite of the fleet having been retired from “official” service.
The U.S. Air Force plans to increase the program of record for its KC-46 refueling tanker as it looks to accelerate a follow-on next generation replacement.