Jan. 24, 2022 March ARB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus The Department of the Air Force selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
Dec. 7, 2021 AMC approves 4th KC-46A Pegasus ICR milestone The Air Mobility Command fourth Interim Capability Release decision allows the KC-46A to refuel the AC-130J Ghostrider, HC-130J Combat King II, MC-130J Commando II, C-5M Super Galaxy and E-3G Sentry during U.S. Transportation Command-tasked missions.
June 7, 2021 916th accepts 46th KC-46A Pegasus for Air Force Tail 6058 touches down at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina on June 4, 2021 after leaving Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington earlier that day. This is the 46th KC-46 Boeing has delivered to the Air Force, and the seventh aircraft for the wing.
Sept. 12, 2020 Two Tails Top Up Tanker Inventory The 916th Air Refueling Wing received two new KC-46A Pegasus aircraft on Sept. 11, 2020 as the Air Force Reserve unit continues its transition to the newest aerial refueling tanker.
Aug. 8, 2020 KC-46 Return from McConnell after Tropical Storm Isaias Three KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft returned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. on Aug 5, 2020. The aircraft were relocated to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. due to adverse weather conditions generated by Tropical Storm Isaias.
Aug. 7, 2020 916th ARW Receives Second Pegasus The second KC-46A Pegasus lands on the 916th Air Refueling Wings runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 6, 2020. This aircraft arrived after a lengthy cross-country trip from Boeing Field outside of Seattle.
June 17, 2019 KC-46 completes testing with Super Galaxy The U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueling aircraft, the KC-46A Pegasus, is undergoing a variety of tests out of Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Jan. 30, 2017 Air Force buys next lot of Pegasus tankers The Air Force has awarded a $2.1 billion contract to Boeing for the third Low Rate Initial Production lot of KC-46A Pegasus tankers.