U.S. Air Force to release $882 million to Boeing - official
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force will release $882 million in payments to Boeing that were held back due to flaws in the KC-46 air refueling tanker, a Pentagon official said on Thursday.The release of the payment to Boeing is part of a broader recommendation sent to Air Force contracting officials, according to a memo seen by Reuters, aimed at maintaining the financial health of suppliers to the Department of Defense.Will Roper, the Air Force's chief buyer, told reporters the initiative..