Latest "refueling-tanker" stories

Air Force tanker fleet cut on the table in proposed authorization bill

The section of the proposed NDAA that will be marked up Wednesday would also allow the Air Force to retire older C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandon Johnson, left, and Lt. Col. Martin Ryan fly a KC-135R Stratotanker during a training mission at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 27, 2021. (Master Sgt. Matt Hecht/Air National Guard)

Gradual retirement for tanker jets endorsed by House lawmakers

The Air Force wants to ditch older tankers to make room for the KC-46 Pegasus.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

KC-46 refueling system flaws will take years to fix and cost hundreds of millions, GAO says

New designs will be required to fix some of the issues with the refueling boom and the remote vision system on the Air Force’s new KC-46 Pegasus tanker.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

One possible job for SpaceX’s BFR rocket? Taking the Air Force’s cargo in and out of space.

Air Mobility Command is interested in partnering up with companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin for faster ways to transport its equipment.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

Air Force: KC-46 testing showed tanker could withstand electromagnetic pulses

The Air Force said this won't affect program development or testing timelines.

By Charlsy Panzino

5 years ago

The Air Force’s KC-46 tanker is almost ready for prime time

The refueling tanker is about 94 percent complete with its testing for its military-specific certification.

By Charlsy Panzino

5 years ago