Boeing has fixes for KC-46A in order to refuel C-17

Boeing has prepared a software and hardware fix for the KC-46A aerial tanker so that it can go on to pass fuel to the C-17 strategic transport.

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Boeing encountered a boom axial loads issue during an earlier test to refuel the C-17, causing a setback to the already delayed flight test program.