Boeing's Troubled Tanker Has Its Wings Clipped Again
The U.S. Air Force has barred its new KC-46 tankers from carrying cargo or passengers after a new defect was found, a fresh blow to the long-struggling tanker program and a new embarrassment for Boeing (NYSE: BA), the program's lead contractor.
The Air Force said the decision was made following an incident in which the aircraft's cargo fasteners became unlocked during a recent flight, creating concerns that airmen could be injured or killed should heavy equipment get free mid-flight. The Air Force described the problem as a "category 1 deficiency," its designation for a serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
Boeing's KC-46 tanker refueling an F-16. Image source: Boeing.
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