#Tanker
What To Know About The Airbus A330 MRTT
Much more than a tanker, the A330 MRTT is a cargo hauler, troop transport and medical aid station if needed. Discover mo...
US Air Force Awards Boeing $16.8 Million To Upgrade KC-46A Multi-Mission Capability
Boeing is building the Air Force's fleet of aerial tankers and has signed a new contract for further upgrades.
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...
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.
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.
What We Know Of The US Air Force’s Plans For New Stealthy Tanker
The Air Force is planning to procure a stealthy tanker to survive the high-threat environments of the future.
How Long Does Aerial Refueling Take?
The process can significantly extend aircraft operating range.
Florida Wheel Choc: MacDill Air Force Base Wrestles With Gator
On Monday, an alligator invaded an airbase claiming a KC-135 Stratotanker as its own.
Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF
The United States Air Force (USAF) has four types of tankers in its fleet.
China Is Working On An Upgrade To Its Y-20 Military Tanker
China is transitioning the engine of its primary transport aircraft, the Y-20, from Russian-made to domestically produce...
How The USAF Overcame Issues With The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus
A main problem with the KC-46 was the refueling boom vision system.
100 Years On: The Story Of The First Aerial Refueling & How It Has Been Commemorated
The first successful in-air refueling took place in 1923, and the centenary was celebrated by the US Air Force.
Handley Page Victor: The Bomber That Became An Aerial Refueler
The aircraft served the RAF until the 1990s.
