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Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract to Build the Next-Generation Refueling Tanker

ST. LOUIS–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 25, 2011 — Yesterday, the Boeing Company [NYSE: BA]  received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft that will replace 179 of the service’s 400 KC-135 tankers.

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The contract calls for Boeing to design, develop, manufacture and deliver 18 initial combat-ready tankers by 2017.

“We’re honored to be given the opportunity to build the Air Force’s next tanker and provide a vital capability to the…

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