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Images show shredded KC-46 boom that led to emergency landing

Photographs that leaked online showed extensive damage to the KC-46's refueling boom, with its metal ripped and twisted and a chain hanging down.

By Stephen Losey

4 days ago

KC-46 vision system upgrade slips to 2027, 3 years behind schedule

The original vision system for the KC-46 was beset by troubles such as distorted images, but its replacement also has repeatedly fallen behind.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

Air Force picks seven new possible homes for KC-46A Pegasus

The Air Force's newest refueling tanker will soon have a home hub.

9 months ago

McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hours

A KC-46A tanker from McConnell AFB completed a record round-the-globe sortie in 45 hours, a mission that saw multiple aerial refuelings — and a birthday.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

12 months ago

Selfridge Air National Guard Base picked to host KC-46 squadron

The fleet of KC-46A Pegasus tankers may start arriving in 2029.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

18 months ago

KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement looms

The last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago