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After many speculations and delays, the U.S. Air Force issued a request for information to replace the its aging KC-135 tanker fleet. The RFI was released in late April 2006 and a final decision will be made mid- to late 2007, or even later.
As expected, Boeing entered the competition with their KC-767 GlobalTanker. Omega Air Ltd., offers the Air Force a retrofitted DC-10 airplane, and last but not least, EADS North America and Northrop Grumman offer the Airbus 330.
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The advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) for Northrop Grumman Corporation's KC-45 Tanker performed multiple aerial contacts with an operational Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft in a July 18 test, confirming its ability to support large aircraft in U.S., NATO, and allied air forces. The continued successful testing of the ARBS is further indication of the boom system's maturity and readiness for the U.S. Air Force's next generation KC-45 Tanker.
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The second aircraft that Northrop Grumman Corporation has designated for the U.S. Air Force KC-45 Tanker program completed its final check flight May 15.
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The Advanced Refueling Boom System (ARBS) being developed for several A330-based tanker customers performs initial in-flight dry contacts Dec. 5, 2007. Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker will directly benefit from ongoing development and flight testing of th
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The Aerial Refueling Boom System for the KC-30 Tanker has completed more than 130 hours of flight testing during 50 separate flights.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation's first KC-30 Tanker aircraft completed initial airframe assembly in July, illustrating an efficient and low-risk approach for quickly replacing the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 tanker fleet.
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