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NewGen Tanker airplane, Boeing submits final proposal to USAF

Washington, USA - For the tender for replacement of 179 now very old KC-135s

It should be close to the end the tender for the supply of 179 KC-Xs to USAF, US Air Force, to replace the 400 KC-135s dating back to Eisenhower's era currently in its fleet. On Friday, February 11, 2011, Boeing announced that it has submitted to USAF its final proposal, consisting of a fleet of Newgen tankers, based on the 767, that in the opinion of the American manufacturer deliver "Superior...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1125801
Rome, Italy, 02/14/2011 19:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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