Aircraft
GAO Advises ‘Strong Attention’ to KC-46A Development
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) cited concurrency of development and production phases as a program risk for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A tanker program, based on the Boeing 767-2C freighter derivative. (Courtesy: Boeing)
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) cited concurrency of development and production phases as a program risk for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A tanker program, based on the Boeing 767-2C freighter derivative. (Courtesy: Boeing)

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) advises that “prudence and strong management attention” are required during the development phase of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A aerial refueling tanker. In a report to Congress, the GAO repeated concerns expressed last fall that the program faces schedule and technical risks.