#Aerial Refueling
How Are Military Aircraft Refueled In The Air?
There are two main methods of aerial refueling, and both are extensively used by the United States military.
Washington ANG KC-135 Refuels Malaysian Sukhoi Su-30MKM
In an extreme demonstration of US Air Force interoperability, a US aerial refueler refuels Russian-built fighter planes.
NGAS Update: Lockheed Martin, Boeing & Others Share Details On The Future Of Aerial Refueling
An initial look at the USAF's Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) project.
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.