Boeing Wins U.S. Air Force Tanker Contract

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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Boeing will build the KC-46A tankers using a low-risk manufacturing approach, a trained and experienced U.S. work force, and existing Boeing facilities in Washington state and Kansas.

The KC-46A tanker also will fuel the U.S. economy as it will support approximately 50,000 total U.S. jobs with Boeing and more than 800 suppliers in over 40 states. Visit the Real American Tankers Action Center today to tell your elected officials that you support the Air Force’s decision to select the Boeing NewGen Tanker.

Based on the proven Boeing 767 commercial airplane, the KC-XX Tanker is a widebody, multi-mission aircraft updated with the most advanced technology and capable of meeting all Air Force requirements for transporting fuel, cargo, passengers and patients. To learn more about the KC-46A Tanker, visit www.unitedstatestanker.com.