
As the U.S. Air Force works to resolve the remaining Category 1 deficiencies on its Boeing [BA] KC-46A tankers, the service is preparing to move forward on a commercial "bridge tanker" program to fill the gap between the final delivery of the 179th KC-46A tanker in 2029 and the future KC-Z tanker. "The United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, in support of the Bridge Tanker Program Office (AFLCMC/WLQ), is seeking information from interested companies with the…