The Hudson Institute recommends that the US Air Force develop and procure 250 medium-sized blended-wing-body tankers to strengthen aerial refueling capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. The proposed aircraft could deliver more fuel over longer distances while potentially reducing 30-year fleet costs by $15.5 billion. The proposal comes as JetZero prepares for the Z4 demonstrator’s planned first flight in late 2027.
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United CEO Kirby says Boeing and Airbus lack pressure to develop new jets as United backs JetZero’s blended-wing design.
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