Hardware modification for KC-46A’s boom implemented, under testing

Boeing has added two bypass valves to the flying boom on the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker to fix axial load issues when refueling large aircraft.

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Photo: Paul Weatherman/Boeing

Flight testing of the new design has started last week, the company’s vice-president of defense, space and security, Leanne Caret, revealed.