The Air Force has formally begun market research for a new tanker, setting a timeline of delivering initial operational capability (IOC) by 2040. The Next-Generation Air refueling System (NGAS), according to a request for information posted by the service Jan. 31, will be the program to deliver the tanker widely known as KC-Z. The RFI issued yesterday is preliminary work for an analysis of alternatives that is set to launch in October. Officials originally planned to launch the AOA sometime...
