Boeing Secures Contract for Aerial Refueling Tankers Amid Production Recovery

Boeing has secured a $2.47 billion contract with the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. The award supports continued production following a temporary delivery pause due to structural cracks. Deliveries resumed in July 2025, and 183 KC-46A aircraft are now on contract or in service worldwide. The program is progressing through upgrades, including the Remote Vision System 2.0, which is expected to reach full operational readiness in 2027. This contract may signal Boeing’s recovery and the Air Force’s commitment to modernization.