#United States Air Force
Why The US Air Force Needs Far More KC-46 Tankers Than It Originally Thought
Why the US Air Force is expanding KC-46 orders to 263 aircraft, driven by aging KC-135s, rising demand, and a looming ta...
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 290: Lufthansa's Boeing 777X 'Plan B,' Airbus' A220 Win, Southwest Airlines' BWI Collision & More
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Why The US Air Force Is Cutting Half Its A-10 Fleet But Refusing To Kill It Entirely
How the Warthog remains invaluable on the battlefield.
After 70 Years Of Spying, The U-2 Dragon Lady's Retirement Is Finally On The Table Again
The U-2 is a Cold War icon that has been in service for 70 years. While it will be retired shortly, it will still remain...
Do USAF B-2 Spirit Bombers Have Beds?
Basic amenities wrapped in stealth give B-2 crews the stamina to steer America’s quietest bomber through 40-hour, round-...
Top 6: These Are The Largest US Air Force Bases Outside The United States
The top real estate in the USAF.
The 7 Largest Air Force Bases By Population In The US
Which airfield has the deepest roster?
The B-21 Raider Is Rewriting The Rules Of Stealth Flying
Breaking down the USAF's new school of 6th-Gen air power.
5 Fighter Jets Still In Active USAF Service In 2026 That Are Older Than Many Of The Pilots Flying Them
From the F-22 to the T-38, these USAF jets in 2026 are decades older than their pilots—yet remain vital to American airp...
How The B-2 Spirit's Low-Observable Coating Protects The Aircraft From Ground-Based Radar Systems
The unique qualities of the Flying Dorito.
How The SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Skin Protected Pilots From Temperatures Above 300°C
Inside the fastest jet that ever flew.
Why America's New Air Force One Has Been Delayed for Years
The organization has faced extensive scheduling challenges.
How Many Hours Can The F-35 Fly On Internal Fuel?
What do you think the answer is?
The Pentagon's Order For 85 F-35s Isn't Guaranteed: Over 50 Jets Depend On A Bill That May Never Pass
While proposed F-35 jets in FY 2027 are a big jump over 2026, it is about average historically. For now, funding and fin...
Why America's Most Classified Airline Operates 190 Flights A Week From Las Vegas
The airline that doesn't officially exist, but transports military personnel and defense contractors to highly classifie...
Why The SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Airframe Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate
The fallout of shuttering Skunk Works' unique factory.
How The F-35's Automated Departure Resistance System Prevents Spins For Pilots In Combat Maneuvers
A closer look at the Air Force's 'spin proof' fifth-generation fighter.
Why This Long-Range Bomber Will Likely Be The 1st Jet Aircraft To Reach 100 Years Of Continuous Flying
Upgrades, new engines, and modern radar are keeping the B-52 Stratofortress on track to become the first jet aircraft to...
5 Aerodynamic Advantages Of The B-2 Spirit For Long-Range Stealth Missions
The B-2 was designed as the world's first stealth strategic bomber and all aspects of its airframe and aerodynamic perfo...
Why Doesn't The Largest Military Transport Aircraft In US Have Winglets?
A look at the key factors that led to the engineering decision, such as structural trade-offs, mission profile, and oper...