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U.S. Air Force says Boeing delays KC-46 aircraft delivery
Source: Reuters
U.S. | Thu Jun 8, 2017 | 10:03am EDT
U.S. Air Force says Boeing delays KC-46 aircraft delivery
The U.S. Air Force said there would be a further delay in taking delivery of Boeing Co's KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft, as the planemaker tries to get airworthiness certifications and complete a flight test program.
The U.S. Air Force assessment predicts first aircraft delivery beyond Boeing's forecast into late spring of 2018, according to a statement by the U.S. Air Force.
Boeing had previously forecast the aircraft to be delivered by September this year, and now expects first aircraft delivery by December 2017.
The top issues slowing progress are achieving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness certifications and completing the flight test program, the U.S. Air Force said.
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U.S. Air Force says Boeing delays KC-46 aircraft delivery
The U.S. Air Force said there would be a further delay in taking delivery of Boeing Co's KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft, as the planemaker tries to get airworthiness certifications and complete a flight test program.
The U.S. Air Force assessment predicts first aircraft delivery beyond Boeing's forecast into late spring of 2018, according to a statement by the U.S. Air Force.
Boeing had previously forecast the aircraft to be delivered by September this year, and now expects first aircraft delivery by December 2017.
The top issues slowing progress are achieving the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness certifications and completing the flight test program, the U.S. Air Force said.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-boeing-kc-idUSKBN18Z1X7
