The US Air Force (USAF) on 19 July made a request for information (RFI) from industry about a ‘Bridge' aerial refuelling tanker capability, formerly known as KC-Y, with the expectation of procuring 140–160 aircraft, plus options, as part of a future full and open competition.

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport could be a contender for an eventual US Air Force Bridge Tanker competition. The service issued an RFI for the effort on 19 July. (Airbus)

The USAF wants a commercial derivative tanker to bridge a gap between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and a future Advanced Air Refueling (AAR) tanker, formerly known as KC-Z. The service is committed to a continuous recapitalisation of the 479 legacy tanker fleet, including the replacement of the ageing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. The KC-135 will be 70 years old when the USAF receives its last KC-46A delivery in fiscal year (FY) 2029.

The US Air Force (USAF) on 19 July made a request for information (RFI) from industry about a ‘Bridge' aerial refuelling tanker capability, formerly known as KC-Y, with the expectation of procuring 140–160 aircraft, plus options, as part of a future full and open competition.

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport could be a contender for an eventual US Air Force Bridge Tanker competition. The service issued an RFI for the effort on 19 July. (Airbus)

The USAF wants a commercial derivative tanker to bridge a gap between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and a future Advanced Air Refueling (AAR) tanker, formerly known as KC-Z. The service is committed to a continuous recapitalisation of the 479 legacy tanker fleet, including the replacement of the ageing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. The KC-135 will be 70 years old when the USAF receives its last KC-46A delivery in fiscal year (FY) 2029.

The US Air Force (USAF) on 19 July made a request for information (RFI) from industry about a ‘Bridge' aerial refuelling tanker capability, formerly known as KC-Y, with the expectation of procuring 140–160 aircraft, plus options, as part of a future full and open competition.

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport could be a contender for an eventual US Air Force Bridge Tanker competition. The service issued an RFI for the effort on 19 July. (Airbus)

The USAF wants a commercial derivative tanker to bridge a gap between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and a future Advanced Air Refueling (AAR) tanker, formerly known as KC-Z. The service is committed to a continuous recapitalisation of the 479 legacy tanker fleet, including the replacement of the ageing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. The KC-135 will be 70 years old when the USAF receives its last KC-46A delivery in fiscal year (FY) 2029.

The US Air Force (USAF) on 19 July made a request for information (RFI) from industry about a ‘Bridge' aerial refuelling tanker capability, formerly known as KC-Y, with the expectation of procuring 140–160 aircraft, plus options, as part of a future full and open competition.

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport could be a contender for an eventual US Air Force Bridge Tanker competition. The service issued an RFI for the effort on 19 July. (Airbus)

The USAF wants a commercial derivative tanker to bridge a gap between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and a future Advanced Air Refueling (AAR) tanker, formerly known as KC-Z. The service is committed to a continuous recapitalisation of the 479 legacy tanker fleet, including the replacement of the ageing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. The KC-135 will be 70 years old when the USAF receives its last KC-46A delivery in fiscal year (FY) 2029.

The US Air Force (USAF) on 19 July made a request for information (RFI) from industry about a ‘Bridge' aerial refuelling tanker capability, formerly known as KC-Y, with the expectation of procuring 140–160 aircraft, plus options, as part of a future full and open competition.

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport could be a contender for an eventual US Air Force Bridge Tanker competition. The service issued an RFI for the effort on 19 July. (Airbus)

The USAF wants a commercial derivative tanker to bridge a gap between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and a future Advanced Air Refueling (AAR) tanker, formerly known as KC-Z. The service is committed to a continuous recapitalisation of the 479 legacy tanker fleet, including the replacement of the ageing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. The KC-135 will be 70 years old when the USAF receives its last KC-46A delivery in fiscal year (FY) 2029.

The US Air Force (USAF) on 19 July made a request for information (RFI) from industry about a ‘Bridge' aerial refuelling tanker capability, formerly known as KC-Y, with the expectation of procuring 140–160 aircraft, plus options, as part of a future full and open competition.

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport could be a contender for an eventual US Air Force Bridge Tanker competition. The service issued an RFI for the effort on 19 July. (Airbus)

The USAF wants a commercial derivative tanker to bridge a gap between the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and a future Advanced Air Refueling (AAR) tanker, formerly known as KC-Z. The service is committed to a continuous recapitalisation of the 479 legacy tanker fleet, including the replacement of the ageing Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. The KC-135 will be 70 years old when the USAF receives its last KC-46A delivery in fiscal year (FY) 2029.