#Aerial Refueling
How V-22 Ospreys Greatly Extend The Range Of Marine Fighter Jets
The US Marines have modified their Ospreys to provide aerial refueling to its fighter jets, significantly extending thei...
USAF In The Lead: The World’s 5 Largest Tanker Aircraft Fleets
With three-quarters of the world's tanker fleet, the USAF dominates the list of aerial tanker fleets.
The US Air Force Bases Most Likely To Be The New KC-46A Pegasus MOB 7
The KC-46 Pegasus takes flight, ready to refuel the fight in the upcoming seven locations.
What To Know About Scott Air Force Base: The Home Of The US Air Mobility Command's 'Showcase Wing'
Scott Air Force Base is a provider of essential yet, generally unknown and unsung services that keep Air Force operation...
USAF SHARK Contract: Turning Fighter Jets & Drones Into Versatile Small Tankers
Enhanced in-flight fuel transfer technologies will extend the aircraft's range and capability. It will open up new possi...
What Are The Main Functions Of The US Military KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is primarily used for aerial refueling.
Boeing MQ-25 Uncrewed Carrier-Based Refueler: US Navy JPALS Test Successful
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is advancing naval aviation and uncrewed aviation.
Aerial Refueling Operations: How the US Military Extends Fighter Jet Range
Aerial refueling is a crucial force multiplier and U.S. military has relied on this capability since the Vietnam War.
What Are The Future Trends In Air-To-Air Refueling Technology?
With the KC-10 being retired and the KC-135 not too far behind, what is the way forward for midair refueling?
What Roles Did The KC-135 Stratotanker Play In US Military Missions?
The KC-135 outlasted the KC-10 as the USAF's midair refueler. Simple Flying now examines the Stratotanker's military mis...
Why Did The USAF Decide To Retire The KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 was designed to supplement the KC-135 for USAF aerial refueling ops. Yet the KC-10 is actualte first of the tw...
KC-135 Stratotanker Vs KC-46 Pegasus: Comparing The Aerial Refueling Generations
The KC-46 Pegasus is a much-needed replacement for the KC-135 tanker.
France Sells Its 14 KC-135 Tankers To Private Aerial Refueling Contractor Metrea
The news comes as the FASF is divesting its fleet of KC-135s to replace them with Airbus A330-based tankers.
US Air Force Aerial Refueling KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World 45-Hour Flight
The US Air Force just sent one of their growing number of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelers on a global circumnavig...
Trip Report: A Ride Inside US Air Force KC-135
A trip report from flying aboard a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker of the US Air Force's Washington Air Guard.
How Many USAF KC-135 Stratotankers Are Still Flying?
Even though it is due to be retired, the KC-46 will remain in service with the USAF for a decade or more.
KC-135 Flap Falls From The Sky Into Quiet Hawaiian Beach Community's Lagoon
A piece of a civilian-operated Stratotanker fell from the sky into a lagoon near a residential area in Hawaii.
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender
Aerial refueling is invaluable to the US and its military allies' aerial operations. For decades, the KC-10 has been an ...
US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight
The final flight of KC-10A 83-0078 provides a chance to look back at the KC-10A Extender's contributions.
US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Modernization Delayed By Wing Aerial Refueling Pods
Watchdog report finds more delays for the modernization of the Air Force's new tankers despite decline in costs.