Tag: Supertanker
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...
International Aerial Group Supports Israel’s Firefighting Campaign in Mt. Carmel
Faced with the worst forest fire since last Wednesday, Israel mobilized all firefighters, law enforcement and Home Front command in an effort to fight...
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...
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...
US Air Force Selects KC-45A as KC-135 Replacement
The U.S. Air Force announced the selection of Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) to build its next-generation air-refueling tanker aircraft. The estimated $35 billion program calls...
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...
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...
