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A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo operational tests and evaluations on the way to initial operating capability. (Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings/Air Force)

March Air Reserve Base is top pick to host new KC-46 tankers

The southern California base is slated to start flying the tankers in 2025 and be fully operational by 2027.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2021. (Staff Sgt. Wendy Kuhn/Air National Guard)

Investigation finds faulty power supply part caused KC-135 nosedives

Flight restrictions were lifted Oct. 15 after an investigation found no issues with the autopilot itself.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Eight more bases to compete for active-duty, Reserve KC-46A tankers

Eight Air Force bases are in the running to receive the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker units.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

First of 12 additional KC-135s arrives at Fairchild

The first of a dozen additional KC-135 refueling aircraft has arrived at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, ahead of the reactivation of the 97th Air Refueling Squadron.

By Kent Miller

4 years ago

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