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A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing performs an aerial demonstration at the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth, N.H., Sept. 11, 2021. (Tech. Sgt. Steven Tucker/Air National Guard)

KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffers

It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo operational tests and evaluations on the way to initial operating capability. (Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings/Air Force)

March Air Reserve Base is top pick to host new KC-46 tankers

The southern California base is slated to start flying the tankers in 2025 and be fully operational by 2027.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Two dozen KC-46 tankers will likely call MacDill Air Force Base home

The Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers

Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Air Force: KC-46 testing showed tanker could withstand electromagnetic pulses

The Air Force said this won't affect program development or testing timelines.

By Charlsy Panzino

5 years ago

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