Boeing Bags $2.3B From US Air Force For Additional KC-46A Tankers

Boeing Co BA is set to build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion.

One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract globally, providing advanced capability advantages.

The combat-proven KC-46A has a supplier network of about 37,000 American workers employed by more than 650 businesses throughout more than 40 U.S. states.

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KC-46A Pegasus tankers are used for aerial refueling, cargo and passenger transportation, aeromedical evacuation support, and data connectivity.

"We understand the advantages that KC-46 capabilities give the warfighters, and in the current global environment, we continue to focus our investments on evolving the aircraft for the changing needs of the mission,” said Lynn Fox, vice president and KC-46 program manager.

To date, Boeing has delivered 76 KC-46As to the U.S. Air Force and two to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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Price Action: BA shares closed higher by 1.40% at $222.37 on Tuesday.

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