KC-46A’s centreline drogue system approved for operational use

Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC) announced on July 12 that the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Centerline Drogue System mission set has been approved for operational use. AMC commander, Gen Jacqueline Van Ovost, granted the approval as the KC-46A’s first Interim Capability Release (ICR), which is designed to meet joint force air refuelling requirements, on July 9. This decision provides more daily ‘taskable’ operational capabilities to the joint team and increases the capacity for tanker fleet requirements. Boeing