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Air Force

Delayed KC-46A Delivery Unrelated To Air Force Deficiency Reports

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, September 22nd, 2017

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Delayed KC-46A Delivery Unrelated To Air Force Deficiency Reports

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

The delayed delivery of Boeing’s [BA] KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers from December to spring 2018 is due to difficulties obtaining FAA certifications, not three unresolved tests related to boom glitches and high frequency radio issues with the aircraft, according to Air Force officials. During a media conference Friday, Air Force officials denied the moths-long delay was related to three open deficiency reports (DR) discovered after developmental testing in May. The aircraft will undergo further evaluation beginning in October.“Boeing has been working very steadily…

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