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U.S. Air Force Finalizing Requirements for 140-160 ‘Bridge Tankers’

U.S. Air Force Finalizing Requirements for 140-160 ‘Bridge Tankers’
A New Hampshire-based KC-46A aircrew refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet off the coast of Maryland on July 1, 2020. This marked the first time the aircrew utilized the KC-46A Centerline Drogue System to refuel an aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Zach Fisher)

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…

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