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Air Force Awards Boeing $2 Billion For Third KC-46A Production Lot

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Air Force Awards Boeing $2 Billion For Third KC-46A Production Lot
A KC-46 refuels an A-10 during testing. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force on Friday awarded Boeing [BA] a $2.1 billion contract for 15 KC-46A aerial refueling tanker aircraft, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits, according to a company statement.

This order is the third low-rate initial production (LRIP) production lot for Boeing. The first two

KC-46 refuels A-10 during testing. Photo: Air Force.
KC-46 refuels A-10 during testing. Photo: Air Force.

came in August and included seven and 12 planes, respectively, as well as spare parts. Boeing plans to build 179 of the 767-based refueling aircraft for the Air Force to replace its legacy tanker fleet. Tanker deliveries will begin later this year.

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