U.S. Sen. John McCain has shoot a letter to the Pentagon asking about cost overruns in the Boeing KC-46 program.
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Boeing could lose $700M over KC-46
A recent disclosure by the U.S. Air Force indicates Boeing could lose more than $700 million on the KC-46 tanker program.
USAF to report to Congress if KC-46A cost rises $5 million
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s subcommittee on defense has ordered the Air Force to report o Congress any cost increase of $5 million or more in the KC-46A program.
EADS sees opportunity in KC-Y
EADS North America CEO, Sean O’Keefe, said he sees an opportunity to sell a larger aerial refueling tanker to the U.S. Air Force after Boeing’s final configuration for the KC-X was revealed.
Boeing adds 4 KC-46A to its order tally
The first four Boeing 767 destined for the U.S. Air Force as KC-46A refueling tankers have been added to to its order tally on Thursday.