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The first of 12 KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft arrived at Fairchild Air Force Base on Wednesday.
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Test Agency Approves Fix for Flawed F-35 Light That Blinded KC-135 Crews
The existing lighting system was too bright, making it difficult for boom operators to observe the refueling process.
Boeing Gets Millions to Fix Air Force’s Too-Stiff KC-46 Refueling Boom
The KC-46 has had many issues, including how the boom connects and disconnects from specific aircraft.
Major Problems Persist With JLTV, Zumwalt Destroyer, GAO Finds
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Air Force Again Halts KC-46 Tanker Deliveries
The U.S. Air Force has once again halted deliveries of its new KC-46 Pegasus tankers.
Air Force to Keep Close Eye on Boeing as KC-46 Deliveries Resume
The Air Force will keep tabs on Boeing Co. as it again takes delivery of new KC-46 Pegasus tankers,.
Air Force Halts Delivery of New KC-46 Tankers over Debris Inside Aircraft
"The Air Force takes Foreign Object Debris contamination very seriously," a spokeswoman said.
Loose Tools, Debris Left During Manufacturing Led to Grounding of KC-46 Tankers
Boeing had to ground its KC-46 tankers after the Air Force expressed concern about debris found in completed airplanes.
Air Force to Accept KC-46 Tanker Deliveries Despite Lingering Problems
The U.S. Air Force will begin accepting its newest refueling tankers from Boeing Co. this month despite continuing problems.
Air National Guard KC-135 Crews Enable More Airstrikes in Afghanistan
Relocating Air National Guard tankers to Kandahar has boosted airstrikes against the Taliban.
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