More than six-years have passed since the U.S. Air Force identified a number of serious deficiencies plaguing its Boeing-built KC-46 tankers. Comes now August 2023 and no fewer than six Category-1 deficiencies remain outstanding on the 767-derivative aircraft. A seventh such deficiency was downgraded to Category-2 in April.
An Air Force Academy cadet sustained significant injuries while participating in a basic parachute training exercise. The cadet remains hospitalized—so the Academy sets forth in an official statement pertaining to the incident. The cadet was reportedly participating in the service’s Airmanship 490 class, known also as basic jump training, on the academy's Davis Airfield (AFF) when the student was hurt on 31 July at approximately 12:00 MDT.
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