In a resounding victory for U.S. servicemen and women, the U.S. aerospace industry and American workers, the Air Force today selected the multi-mission Boeing NewGen Tanker as its next-generation aerial refueling tanker, beginning the long-awaited replacement of its KC-135 fleet.

"We’re honored to be given the opportunity to build the Air Force’s next tanker and provide a vital capability to the men and women of our armed forces,” said Jim McNerney, Boeing chairman, president and CEO. "Our team is ready now to apply our 60 years of tanker experience to develop and build an airplane that will serve the nation for decades to come.”

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