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Sierra Nevada, BAE, Collins and GE Aerospace Partner on KC-135 Modernization

Sierra Nevada, BAE, Collins and GE Aerospace Partner on KC-135 Modernization

The companies are associated with an effort to refresh the KC-135's center console and modernize its avionics and fuel systems.

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Sierra Nevada, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace and GE Aerospace are associated with the KC-135 Center Console Refresh, an effort focused on avionics and fuel-system modernization.

Key details

  • The effort is intended to address obsolescence on the KC-135.
  • The KC-135 remains in use by the US Air Force.

The KC-135 Center Console Refresh effort aims to address obsolescence on the aircraft.

Why it matters

The modernization effort targets the aircraft’s center console, avionics and fuel systems. The KC-135 continues to support US Air Force aerial-refueling operations.

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