Latest "pilot" stories

A KC-46A Pegasus, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, sits on the flightline at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 17, 2022. The aircraft is one of four participating in the first KC-46 Employment Concept Exercise, ECE 22-03. The exercise is part of Air Mobility Command’s strategy to employ the KC-46A for operational missions, prior to it reaching full operational capability. (Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert/Air Force)

Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews

The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron lands after a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2021. (William Lewis/Air Force)

Air Force to upgrade F-35A gas tanks to weather lightning strikes

Lightning struck an F-35A in midair in an undisclosed incident on Aug. 3, 2021, Air Force Times has learned.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

After evacuation, US-trained Afghan pilots want to return to the sky

Afghan airmen can’t wait to get back in the cockpit. Multiple hurdles stand in their way.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Pilot lost control of wobbling F-22 that spiraled to the ground in secretive crash last year

In the confusing aftermath of the crash, F-22 and F-35 fighter jets almost collided in midair as well.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

How hard is it to become an Air Force pilot?

Quora responds to difficulties associated with becoming USAF pilot.

By Jack Erwin

2 years ago

Anti-mask pilot seeks return to flight after Air Force denies religious exemption

The maskless pilot's future now rests in acting Air Force Secretary John Roth's hands.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

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