USAF general says Boeing has to fix tanker problems before US orders more - Reuters
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The U.S. Air Force will not order more Boeing KC-46 tankers until current issues are fixed.
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General Mike Minihan stated that Boeing must resolve issues with its KC-46 tanker program before the U.S. Air Force will order more aircraft. Minihan, head of Air Mobility Command, emphasized that the current fleet's issues prevent the Air Force from accepting additional tankers. The KC-46 program has faced persistent quality control and technical problems. Until these problems are fixed, the U.S. Air Force will not place new orders for the tanker.
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