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Boeing executive says USAF will order E-7A next year

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Mike Manazir, Boeing’s vice president for defense business development, told reporters in a news conference ahead of the Dubai airshow that the company expects the U.S. Air Force to place an order for the E-7A early warning aircraft next year.

A Royal Australian air force E-7A Wedgetail departs after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 3, 2017. The E-7A can control the tactical battle space, providing direction for fighter aircraft, surface combatants and land based elements, as well as supporting aircraft such as tankers and intelligence platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)

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USAF F-15E loses its canopy over Greece

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E from the 336th Fighter Squadron lost its canopy during a flight over Greece on Nov. 10.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, participates in a training sortie alongside Romanian allies during week two of Castle Forge at Borcea Air Base, Romania Oct. 20, 2021. Castle Forge’s central objective is to provide a partnership-focused environment and affirm U.S. commitment to NATO allies in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blair).

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Spain to convert three A330s from Iberia airline into MRTTs

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Spain has signed a contract with Airbus to convert three A330 airliners that will be acquired from Iberia airline into hose & drogue-equipped Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT).

A No. 33 Squadron KC-30 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft carries out a training sortie.

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