Boeing air tanker delivery likely delayed again: U.S. Air Force [View all]

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Source: Reuters

U.S. MARCH 7, 2018 / 6:19 PM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

Boeing air tanker delivery likely delayed again: U.S. Air Force

Reuters Staff
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(Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force said the first delivery of KC-46 aerial refueling tankers from Boeing Co, scheduled for the second quarter of 2018, is more likely to occur late in the year.

“This assessment is based on known risks and predicted impacts associated with airworthiness certifications and slower than expected flight test execution,” the Air Force said in a statement on Tuesday.

These potential delays will not result in additional program cost to the taxpayer, the statement said.

Boeing could not immediately be reached for comment.

The world’s biggest maker of jetliners is expected to deliver 18 tankers.

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