A KC-46A refuels a B-2 Spirit over California, April 2019. | USAF/Wikipedia; public domain
Aviation International News reports that The Boeing Company “has flown the first KC-46A tanker for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.” The aircraft conducted “its maiden flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington on February 8. The aircraft is due for delivery later this year.” Japan has four KC-46As on order, “with at least another two being considered.” Full Story (Aviation International News)
