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Cobham to supply Boeing with aerial refuelling systems for US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Aircraft

25/02/2011

Press releaseIssued by Eaton Aerospace Group (MIssion Systems Divison).

Cobham has been selected by Boeing to provide hose and drogue aerial refuelling systems for use on the US Air Force's new KC-46A Tanker Aircraft. These systems will be manufactured by Cobham Mission Equipment at its new specialist air-to-air refuelling facilities in Davenport, Iowa.

The USAF plans to acquire 179 KC-46A tankers from Boeing. Cobham expects to equip each aircraft with a centreline drogue system. Approximately 30 tankers will also be provided with a pair of wing-mounted aerial refuelling pods.

Additional details regarding Cobham's scope of work and potential value will be announced once the contract has been definitised.

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