Air Force awards Boeing $2.9 billion contract for next KC-46 production lot

The Air Force this week awarded Boeing a $2.9 billion contract for the fourth KC-46 tanker production lot, which includes 18 new refuelers slated for deliver by 2022.

With the Sept. 10 award, Boeing is now on contract for 52 KC-46 tankers.

The contract comes as the service is eyeing first deliveries of KC-46 next month.