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The One-Off Boeing Prototype Behind the Tankers Used in Operation Epic Fury
The tankers fueling Operation Epic Fury trace back to Boeing's Dash 80—a 1950s prototype that barrel-rolled into history and became the KC-135 and 707.
Boeing's $16 million bet led to the creation of the 707 jetliner and the Air Force's KC-135 tanker. Here's the fascinating history of the "Dash 80." ...
The Air Force is in the early stages of the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) program, a full-scale acquisition effort to follow the KC-46. An analysis of alternatives is underway, with the ...
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How many KC-46 tankers are left?
“How many KC-46 tankers are there?” This is a question that goes far beyond a simple production tally. At its core, it speaks to how the United States Air Force plans to sustain global air operations ...
(Reuters) — Boeing Co. does not plan any major modifications to its 767 or larger 777 aircraft in competing for the U.S. Air Force's multibillion-dollar aerial tanker contract, a Boeing executive said ...
As the U.S. Air Force reviews the Boeing and Northrop Grumman proposals for the service's new KC-X tanker replacement fleet, the two companies are putting their marketing campaigns into high gear.
Boeing has lost billions of dollars on the KC-46 program, including a new $565 million charge at the end of 2025. (Airman Lauren Torres/U.S. Air Force) Boeing on Tuesday reported a $565 million loss ...
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Why the Boeing 767 has such a long legacy
In 2011, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner entered service, replacing the Boeing 767 as the medium-sized Boeing widebody passenger jet. However, the 767 remains in production as a freighter in 2026, and is ...
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(Reuters) — Boeing Co. said it might offer versions of both its 767 and 777 aircraft against the rival team of Northrop Grumman Corp. and EADS in a renewed $35 billion contest to build a refueling ...
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Boeing Co. said the first flight of its new KC-46 tanker ...
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