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Air Force Accepts Not One, But Two KC-46 Tankers From Boeing

By Vivienne Machi

Friday, January 25th, 2019

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Air Force Accepts Not One, But Two KC-46 Tankers From Boeing

Boeing's KC-46 was on display Jan. 24 at the company's Everett Delivery Center. (Photo: Vivienne Machi / Staff)

EVERETT, Wash. — Boeing [BA] has delivered the first two KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelers to the Air Force, just days after the delivery approval was signed for the second aircraft. Boeing Defense, Security and Space President and CEO Leanne Caret announced the second aircraft delivery at a Jan. 24 ceremony at the company’s Everett Delivery Center. “I am delighted to be with you all today to celebrate the delivery of the first KC-46 tanker,” she told the audience of hundreds…

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