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Would any airline purchase a craft that the manufacturer openly admits is not ready, that has QA problems, and that has been grounded due to FOD in the wings/airframe?
As it is, all deliveries will have to go back to the MFR for repairs/modifications once they solve the issues. Hardly ideal for a critical link in our global reach.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/07/26/whats-gone-wrong-and-right-with-boeing-kc-46a-pegasus-tanker/