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Boeing began assembly of the first KC-46A Tanker aircraft

Everett, Usa - The industry expects to build and deliver the first 18 planes by 2017

Boeing workers in Everett yesterday loaded the first wing spar for the first US Air Force KC-46A aerial refueling tanker, starting production of that aircraft and achieving another milestone toward delivering 179 tankers during the next 14 years. The KC-46A is based on the commercial 767/200ER, a proven airframe in service as an airliner, freighter and tanker. Boeing has delivered more than 1,050...

fra/pec - 1153517
Rome, Italy, 06/27/2013 22:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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