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Supplier Quality Control, Fuel System Integration Haunt KC-46.

Authors :
Butler, Amy
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 7/27/2015, Vol. 177 Issue 29, p23-23. 1p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses about the issues affecting the KC-46 aerial tanker program of aerospace company Boeing. Topics discussed include an overview of the KC-46 aerial tanker model and its integrated fuel systems, the impact of the U.S. Air Force's requirements on the KC-46 aerial tanker program, and a brief description of the defects found in the tanker's fuel system. The article also presents the opinions of chief executive officer Dennis Muilenburg concerning the issues in the program.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
177
Issue :
29
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
108750990