Is it ready? The US Air Force's latest and greatest tanker, the KC-46 Pegasus is just getting started, so let’s how its doing so far.

Each will be equipped with Coulson’s proprietary RADS-XXL tank system, enabling precision drops of up to 4,000 gallons.

As a result, global militaries have invested heavily in the development of special tanker aircraft designed for these kinds of missions. Get all the latest aviation news from Simple Flying! One of the ...

Almost 70 years after the type’s first flight, the KC-135 Stratotanker remains the U.S. Air Force’s primary and most numerous aerial refueling ... of a stealthy tanker design.

Recapitalizing the tanker fleet is a major priority for the ... “Next-generation aerial refueling system doesn't necessarily mean a platform. It just means a new way to ensure survivability ...

Last June, a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aerial tanker landed to mark the runway's reactivation for military purposes for the first time since American forces withdrew in the closing days of World ...

The Forest Service has conducted its own annual inspections of aircraft for about half a century, following a spate of deadly ...