Space Futures Command could begin limited operations this yearChief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the creation of the command Feb. 12 as part of a slate of organizational changes.By Courtney Albon4 weeks ago
Selfridge Air National Guard Base picked to host KC-46 squadronThe fleet of KC-46A Pegasus tankers may start arriving in 2029.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
‘Cautionary tale’: How Boeing won a US Air Force program and lost $7BThe KC-46 was to be the ideal candidate for a fixed-price development program. Instead, it has cost Boeing billions, and made industry wary of such deals.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exerciseThe U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
KC-135 tanker jet crashes at Iowa airport; none injuredThe crew was practicing touch-and-go landings at Sioux Gateway Airport when the plane's front landing gear failed to deploy.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago
KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement loomsThe last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago