Boeing has delivered two new KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF), marking the resumption of deliveries after a nearly three-month pause due to the identification of cracks in structural components.
The aircraft, designated as units 10 and 11, were delivered to Travis Air Force Base in California, bringing the total number of KC-46As delivered to 91 out of a planned 179 units under the KC-X program.
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The KC-46A Pegasus is an aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft developed by Boeing based on the commercial 767 jet.
Designed to replace the aging KC-135 Stratotankers, the KC-46A offers enhanced refueling, cargo transport, and aeromedical evacuation capabilities.
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Equipped with advanced communication and defense systems, the Pegasus can operate in complex combat environments, providing logistical and operational support to the U.S. Air Force and allied nations.
With deliveries now resumed, the USAF continues to expand its KC-46A fleet, strengthening its power projection and rapid crisis response capabilities worldwide.
Boeing and the Air Force are working together to ensure that future deliveries proceed according to the established schedule, maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance.
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