By Garrett Reim2021-04-13T20:22:00+01:00
Despite receiving orders for dozens more KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refuelling tankers in recent months, Boeing only delivered two of the aircraft in the first quarter of 2021.
The first quarter was the second-slowest KC-46A delivery pace by Boeing since the second quarter of 2020, when only a single jet was delivered, according to delivery data released by the US manufacturer on 13 April.
Source: USAF
A USAF KC-46A Pegasus
Boeing did not respond to questions about why deliveries have slowed to a trickle, but issued a statement.
”We are working to deliver KC-46 aircraft at a pace that meets the needs of the US Air Force,” the company says. “As we, along with our industry, continue to navigate through the pandemic, Boeing is aligned closely with the Air Force to deliver on our commitments.”
Airbus solely qualifies for Canada s tanker procurement
05 April 2021
by Pat Host
Only Airbus and its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft qualified to bid for Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project, Canada announced on 1 April.
Canada seeks to replace its Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Airbus A310 MRTT (CC-150 Polariis in national service) aircraft. Boeing is developing its KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker for the US Air Force (USAF).
Airbus, with its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, was deemed the only company qualified to bid for Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project. (Airbus)
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The Royal Canadian Air Force is seeking a replacement for its fleet of CC-150 Polaris aircraft. (Photo: RCAF)
A330 MRTT set to go up against KC-46A in Strategic Tanker Transport Capability competition.
Airbus announced on 1 April that it has accepted by the Canadian government as a bidder for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) procurement programme to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Airbus A310 multirole tanker transport (MRTT) fleet.
Rival manufacturer Boeing is also bidding for STTC with its KC-46A Pegasus.
The RCAF operates four A310 MRTT aircraft as the CC-150 Polaris. Two of these aircraft are used purely in the transport role and two operate as tanker/transport platforms.
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