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Ryanair & Wizz Air Among 9 Airlines Facing Gatwick Refuelling Strike Groundings
A day of travel chaos could be on the horizon for London Gatwick Airport as refuelling workers demand a 4.5% pay rise, p...
The 65-Year-Old KC-135 Will Refuel America's B-21 Stealth Bomber Into The 2040s
Why the incoming B-21 bomber will rely on both the KC-135 and KC-46 and continue to rely on them after NGAS eventually e...
Why The US Air Force Flew B-52s At 70 Degrees Of Bank While Connected To A Tanker
A viral video captured the US Air Force performing a seemingly impossible maneuver with a B-52 bomber.
How Many Hours Can A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fly Without Refueling?
Unraveling the secrets of the MD-11's maximum flight duration.
How The KC-46 Stacks Up Against Legacy Tankers In 2025
Pegasus Rising: How the KC-46 is Redefining Aerial Refueling
Multiple Flights In Grand Rapids Were Delayed & It Wasn't Weather-Related
A problem with a third-party fuel provider grounded several flights last week.
French Rafale Refuels A400M In Trial Of New NARANG For Future E-2D Hawkeye
It's usually the A400M doing the refueling...
How An Aircraft's Fuel System Works
The fuel system is one of the most important systems in an aircraft.
How Does Aircraft Refueling Work?
An essential step before an aircraft takes to the skies.
United Airlines & JetBlue Transatlantic Flights Forced To Divert To Boston To Refuel
The lack of fuel could’ve been caused by ATC routing the aircraft differently from how the airline planned.
Examined: How Passengers & Crew Are Kept Safe During Aircraft Refueling Procedures
Hydrant refueling systems are more efficient than tankers but cost more money.
What Is Hot Pit Refueling? The USAF Is Adding Dozens Of These Rapid-Fuel Sites
The Air Force is not only expanding where it can hot-pit refuel the KC-135 Stratotanker but also other kinds of aircraft...
New Strike Announcement At Heathrow Could See Airlines Run Out Of Fuel
The potential strike would begin on May 4 and last 72 hours.
Air Canada Flight 143: 5 Amazing Facts About The Story Of The Gimli Glider
Flight 143 was one of the most dramatic events in Air Canada's history and, incredibly, disaster was averted.
Why Do Aircraft Store Fuel In The Wings?
Placing the fuel tanks in the wings takes advantage of valuable space while improving stability and economics.
UK Royal Air Force Tests Airbus A400M Tactical Refuelling In The Arctic
Refueling the heavy lifter was done amid challenging Arctic conditions.
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.
How Technology Is Driving Refueling Efficiency At Hong Kong Airport
Hong Kong is teaming up to offer the best fueling services across the board.
What Are Minimum Fuel Requirements And How Are They Defined
The amount of fuel to be carried for a flight depends on local air regulations.
TSB Concludes Air Tindi DHC Twin Otter Belly Landing Caused By Lack Of Fuel
According to the accident investigation, a Twin Otter ran out of fuel in Canada due to a series of lapses by the flight ...