Latest "air mobility" stories

US awaits final $17 million repayment from Saudis for air refueling in Yemen war

Between March 2015 and November 2018, the Pentagon spent about $300 million to fly aerial refueling missions in support of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and others engaged in the nearly eight-year conflict.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

'Screw it, just do it’: Richard Branson addresses airmen, pushes space cargo operations

The founder of Virgin Orbit made a surprise appearance at the Airlift Tanker Association’s annual symposium.

By Jeff Martin

4 years ago

Tankers could be a critical part of the US Air Force’s future network

In the future, the Air Force’s air refueling tankers could be used for more than air mobility.

By Jeff Martin

4 years ago

KC-135, C-130J are next in line for US Air Force’s data-driven maintenance program

The KC-135 refueling tanker and the C-130J airlifter will be the next two aircraft to joint the Air Force’s predictive maintenance program.

By Jeff Martin

4 years ago

Could air mobility pilots become fighter or bomber pilots?

As the Air Force grapples with a ongoing shortage of pilots, the commander of Air Combat Command is considering a transitional remedy.

By Jeff Martin

4 years ago

What happens once the KC-46 is delivered?

The U.S. Air Force is sharing details on what could happen once the first KC-46 tanker is delivered.

By Jeff Martin

4 years ago

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