# Boeing receives $123M USAF KC-135 tailplane supply contract

Boeing was awarded a $122.7 million firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency to procure horizontal stabilizers for the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 aerial refueling and airlift platform. Work will take place in Oklahoma and Missouri through April 30, 2028.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-03-29
- Where: Oklahoma and Missouri, United States
- Value: $122.7M
- Status: announced
- Products: horizontal stabilizers for KC-135 aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md)
- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (customer)
- [Rolls-Royce](https://endata.com/companies/984.md) (supplier)
- [U.S. Air Force](https://endata.com/companies/1019.md) (customer)
- [Spirit AeroSystems](https://endata.com/companies/16652.md) (supplier)
- [SL Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/62173.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [govconwire.com](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/boeing-awarded-123m-to-supply-air-force-tanker-horizontal-stabilizer), 2022-03-29: "The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Boeing a $122.7 million contract to procure horizontal stabilizers for the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 aerial refueling and airlift platform."
- [sl-engineering.co.uk](https://www.sl-engineering.co.uk/development-of-an-efficient-5-axis-cnc-machining-process-for-the-production-of-complex-inconel-duct-fittings-used-in-aero-engine-de-icing-duct-assemblies/), 2022-04-07: "The time taken out of the process and the improved product conformity led to a robust and repeatable process, which led to over 95% OTD on these running production parts."
- [defence-industries.com](https://www.defence-industries.com/pressreleases/boeing-selects-spirit-aerosystems-to-support-b-52-commercial-engine), 2022-04-13: "Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. today announced a contract award from The Boeing Company to provide engine pylons and nacelles for the initial phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP)."
- [americanmachinist.com](https://www.americanmachinist.com/new-products/article/21239406/contract-for-engine-structures-for-b-52-updates-spirit-aerosystems), 2022-04-18: "Boeing Co. placed a contract with Spirit AeroSystems to provide engine pylons and nacelles for initial phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program."

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