A 45-Hour Flight!? Boeing's KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World Flight

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A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus recently made the type’s first-ever circumnavigation of the globe in a single flight. The journey began at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flew westward. The US Air Force's rationale for the accomplishment - named Project Magellan - was to prove that the KC-46A Pegasus could traverse the world with its critical cargo.

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@mistersquirrel0 ayer

KIAB to KIAB: frequent flyer miles = 0
@commerce-usa ayer

Great that they brought the doc onboard. The information on flight crew fatigue is something that benefits all aviation.
@peterkotara ayer

That's pretty impressive.
@jest0riz0r ayer

Wait, only four pilots? I expected six. Would love to know their shifts, has to be 8 on 8 off or something, right?
@afb2 ayer

Very very impressive. Especially since it was also refuelling other aircraft.
@FN-rr6mk ayer

No oil added ?
@AshNorton747 ayer

That's CRAZY.
@EuropeanRailfan ayer

That's one huge accomplishment
@Al_AmeenMD ayer

Wow
@appleblows1 ayer

I think US made the right decision to choose Boeing even though the project is over budget and late. The alternative is too big and provides less flexibility in terms of network coverage(number of aircraft) and potential capable operating bases. US already has C17s and C130s to do what A330T offering for troop transport in addition to tanker capability. I'm sure 330 capabilities are better suited for some other countries needs.
@mickboakes7023 ayer

Amazing achievement.
@TheBrowncoat2112 ayer

It would have been more impressive if the tanker had completed the circumnavigation without relying on mid-air refueling itself.
@EngelsAviation ayer

767 💪🏻🦾👊
@VictorSilva-qf2tu ayer

Nice cockpit.
@infinitybeyond6357 ayer

please tell me they get overtime pay.
@mrkc10 ayer

Impressive
@twtoombs ayer

Awesome
@players_aviation hace 13 horas

Well glad all 767 variants all my favourite
@DwightHackbarth ayer

Great
@ekuche8335 ayer

America baby!