Tag: KC-X
Updated: Boeing Wins the U.S. Air Force KC-X Program
The Pentagon announced Boeing has been awarded over US$3.5 Billion in fixed price, incentive firm contract for engineering and manufacturing development of the KC-46A (formerly KC-X) aerial refuieling tanker. The awarded amount will buy 18 NewGen 767 based tankers to be delivered by 2017 as part of a $35 Billion, 179 tanker buy.
Final KC-X Tanker Proposals Submitted by Boeing, EADS
On Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 Boeing and EADS submitted their final proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-X tanker competition. Both proposals address the...
India Refloats Tender for Six new Flying Tankers
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to buy six new flying tankers to augment its existing aerial refueling capability. The two companies are...
Rockwell Collins Hopeful to Sell $5 Billion in 2011
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) forecasts revenues for 2011 to reach $4.8 to $5.0 billion, with operating margins maintained at 19.5 - 20.5%. As...
Boeing unveils a new B767 Derivative ‘NewGen Tanker’ for U.S. Air...
Boeing has unveiled today the 'NewGen Tanker', the aerial refueling aircraft being proposed for the U.S. Air Force KC-X tanker competition. According to Dennis...
USAF Tanker program – Round 3!
In a third attempt in nine years to replace its current 50-year-old planes, the U.S. Air Force will release the Request for Proposal (RFP)...
GAO Sustains Boeing Claims on Unfair US Air Force Tanker Selection
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended the Pentagon re-run the competition offering aerial refueling tankers to the U.S. Air Force. Northrop Grumman won...
Tankers and Transports at the 2007 Paris Airshow
In contrast to its reduced commercial exposure, EADS and its Airbus Industries subsidiary had a strong military presence at the Paris Airshow, highlighted by...
KC-X Program Enters the Final Round
Boeing and Northrop Grumman submitted this week their competing bids for the US Air Force' KC-135 tanker replacement program (KC-X).
Boeing's 7,000-page proposal describes a...
US Air Force’s KC-X Aerial Tanker Replacement Program
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The U.S. Air Force released yesterday (Jan. 30, 2007) the Request for Proposal for the KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft, officially launching the...
US Air Force’s KC-X Aerial Tanker Replacement Program
The U.S. Air Force released yesterday (Jan. 30, 2007) the Request for Proposal for the KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft, officially launching the Air Force's...
