#Aerial Refueling
Aerial Refueling: Examining The Top 5 Tanker Aircraft
Some of these tankers have been supporting combat forces for decades.
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.
When Was The First Aerial Refueling?
The first refueling exercise was performed over 100 years ago.
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.
42 Years Of Flight: The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender's History
A look at one of the United States Air Force’s key assets.
Washington State's Aerial Refueling Hub: A Brief Guide To Fairchild Air Force Base
A brief guide to Fairchild Air Force Base just east of Spokane, Washington with a rich aviation history.
Pushing Boundaries: What Is The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray?
Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray is an aircraft carrier-based unmanned refueling drone for the United States Navy.
How Two Pilots Flew For More Than 64 Consecutive Days Without Landing
In 1958 two men in a Cessna took off on a nonstop 150,000-mile flight around the desert outside Las Vegas and set a reco...
Handley Page Victor Marks 30th Year At Yorkshire Air Museum With Planned Engine Run Next Week
The Yorkshire Air Museum, a museum with humble beginnings, is planning a tribute to its Victor K.2 Tanker in its collect...
How The USAF Overcame Issues With The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus
A main problem with the KC-46 was the refueling boom vision system.
Combat Missions Complete: What's Next For The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender?
A look at what the future holds for this military aircraft.
Brazilian Air Force's Embraer C-390 Millennium Fleet Reaches 10,000 Flight Hours
The new Embraer military transport has accumulated 10,000 flight hours. Read on about its capabilities.
5 Key Steps When Converting Regular Planes Into Air Tankers
The original aircraft is stripped down to the structural members for conversion.
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray: A Refueling Drone To Revolutionize The Tanker Market
The MQ-25 became the first unmanned tanker in history to refuel other aircraft.
How Does Fuel Storage Differ Between Tankers & Conventional Transport Aircraft?
The lower section of the fuselage serves as the primary fuel storage.
Aerial Refueling: How Is Composite Skin Enhancing Mobility Missions?
Boeing partnered with Aurora Flight Sciences to further develop advanced defensive systems and countermeasures for aeria...
Embraer Delivers Sixth C-390 Millenium To Brazilian Air Force
Brazil's Embraer welcomes the first fully capable C-390 Millenium into its fleet.
How Long Could Air Force One Fly With Refueling?
While there are no official stats on this, we try to look for an answer.