Boeing officials have decided to close the long-running 767 production line, with no decision in sight for the Air Force’s KC-135 tanker replacement. According to Associated Press news service, Boeing plans to complete its backorders of 767s and then would close the line at its plant in Everett, Wash. However, officials say the company could start up a 767 line again, possibly at another plant (see below) if the Air Force decides to go with that aircraft for its new tanker. Boeing also plans to offer its 777 as a potential aerial refueler.
The Air Force is promoting 22.5 percent of eligible senior master sergeants to chief master sergeant in 2023, the service announced Nov. 28—the highest rate for E-9s in seven years. All told, 506 Airmen were selected from a pool of 2,249 eligible candidates. The full list of those selected will be…