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Air Force finds new KC-46 deficiencies
The U.S. Air Force has added two new technical issues to the KC-46 tanker’s list of problems, potentially throwing a wrench into the projected delivery of the first tanker in October. (www.defensenews.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Ok am I missing something here or is the stupidity level this high?..Boeing has already missed 2 delivery deadlines of the first 18 and are on track for a third, and you order another 10? What happens if more deficiencies show up? "The refueling system has been tested extensively — we have a well-tested system that works.” If it worked, the Air Force would not have found more Cat 1 screw ups.
When will this end? Have Boeing never made a refueling boom before?
What really amazes me is, Boeing have already built and delivered 8 KC-767 tankers..they are flying and refuelling both Italian and Japan forces, so WTH did they do to screw up a simple "take it from here and put it there" approach?? The booms on them are remote operated, the wing pods had issues and Boeing re-designed them and they work.
Me thinks Boeing has taken 2 simple tasks, "KISS" and "If it isn't broke, don't fix it" and broken them both.
Me thinks Boeing has taken 2 simple tasks, "KISS" and "If it isn't broke, don't fix it" and broken them both.
What bothers me most is that Boeing agreed to a tough contract. Things were fine until the going got tough. When money started flowing from their own pocket to correct the many mistakes -instead of our government covering their f-ups- then it's like they forgot how to build airplanes.
Hate to be down on such a historically important American company but the last 10-15 years has seen major management missteps with labor, technology, production methods.
Hate to be down on such a historically important American company but the last 10-15 years has seen major management missteps with labor, technology, production methods.
I’m sure replacing a simple window with an elaborate camera and feedback system seemed like a good idea at the time.
Its been working on 8 units delivered..4 to Japan and 4 to Italy..like I said above, Boeing is paying less attention to the saying if it isnt broke, dont fix it
I agree that it seems that once Boeing got the contract their focus and enthusiasm turned to other things, such as ramping-up production of their commercial lines.