Commercial Engine Replacement Program Takes Off With Boeing
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing Defense Systems a contract worth over $2 billion to begin replacing engines on the B-52H Stratofortress as part of the Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The initial task order requires Boeing to modify a pair of B-52s with new engines and associated subsystems, followed by testing. This marks a significant step forward in the overhaul of the Cold War-era bomber. The contract was first reported by Defense News.