Air Mobility Command has authorized the KC-46A Pegasus to refuel the F-35A and F-22 aircraft, expanding the new tanker’s U.S. Transportation Command-approved mission sets as the aircraft awaits full mission capability and faces a recently discovered trim issue. According to a Friday AMC press release , about 85% of TRANSCOM’s air refueling needs can be met by the Pegasus. The interim capability releases for the aircraft have gradually integrated the Boeing-made Pegasus into air refueling missions, taking over tasks previously...
