Second KC-46A flew maiden flight

The second KC-46A aerial refueling tanker made its first flight from Paine Field in Everett on Mar. 2 and the aircraft later landed at Boeing Field in Seattle.

2nd KC-46A
Photo: Gail Hanusa, Boeing

Col. John Newberry, U.S. Air Force KC-46 System program manager said the aircraft will be used to test mission system avionics and exterior lighting initially.