In the 1950s, the United States Air Force was working on innovative ways to extend the aircraft fighter range. As in-flight ...

the Israeli Air Force yesterday conducted a long-range refueling exercise. In a statement, the IDF says the drill “simulated a long-range flight deep in enemy territory, while conducting aerial ...

By inserting himself into the contracting process, Trump is saddling future presidents with a command platform lacking the ability to refuel in midair, a key feature.

a new aircraft that specializes in in-flight refueling. The Pegasus will replace the Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotankers, which entered service in 1957 and is the first jet-powered refueling tanker.

from the 344 Air Refueling Squadron, which only had a total of 11 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven) As of Jan. 2024, the KC-46 has six category 1 deficiencies ...

The roar of the Thunderbirds filled the sky Saturday over Beale Air Force Base, long known for the more clandestine ...

60th Air Mobility Wing commander,” the Air Force announced. “For decades, the KC-10 has taken to the skies to provide in-flight refueling, a vital capability that delivers global reach for ...

The Pegasus will bring increased cargo capacity and improved refueling, protection and flight distance capabilities, according to the Air Force. Boeing is modeling the aircraft on its 767 jet ...

An Air Force 22nd Air Refueling Wing Boeing KC-46A Pegasus flew the world’s first westbound global circumnavigation using the aircraft, starting Saturday and ending Monday. The flight began and ...

Elizabeth “Sully” Brakefield, who flies KC-46A Pegasus tankers for the 344th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base in ... Lawson Brakefield is a flight officer assigned to the ...