The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.3 billion contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, expanding its fleet of multi-mission aerial refuelers. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) さらに...
Why the AF would continue to order an aircraft that still does not meet its initial specifications set down 10+ years ago baffles me.
Would any airline purchase a craft that the manufacturer openly admits is not ready, that has QA problems, and that has been grounded due to FOD in the wings/airframe?
As it is, all deliveries will have to go back to the MFR for repairs/modifications once they solve the issues. Hardly ideal for a critical link in our global reach.
Would any airline purchase a craft that the manufacturer openly admits is not ready, that has QA problems, and that has been grounded due to FOD in the wings/airframe?
As it is, all deliveries will have to go back to the MFR for repairs/modifications once they solve the issues. Hardly ideal for a critical link in our global reach.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/07/26/whats-gone-wrong-and-right-with-boeing-kc-46a-pegasus-tanker/