aerial refueling

Dec- 2024 -

17 December

Air

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) sit on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2019. The 168th ARW is Pacific Air Forces’ only Arctic region refueling unit and it transfers more fuel than any other Air National Guard tanker wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

US Air Force Stations Four Additional KC-135 Stratotankers in Alaska

The US Air Force has assigned four KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska, to amplify its aerial refueling capability near the Arctic region.

Nov- 2024 -

25 November

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Boeing Clinches Another $2.4B KC-46A Tanker Aircraft Deal With US Air Force

Boeing has secured a $2.4-billion contract to supply the US Air Force with 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Air

The last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender and two F-15Es Strike Eagle assigned to the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing fly in formation during the KC-10 farewell ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2024. As the final base to operate the KC-10, Travis AFB had the honor of bidding farewell to an aircraft that has been a vital component of the U.S. military’s global reach and power projection capabilities, this ceremony marking the closing of an important chapter in the history of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

Rojoef Manuel

Final US Air Force KC-10 Extender Aircraft Retires at California Base

The US Air Force has decommissioned its final KC-10 Extender refueling and transport aircraft after more than four decades of service.

16 September

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Japan Cleared to Buy Nine Additional KC-46A Tanker Aircraft for $4.1B

The US State Department has cleared Japan’s request to purchase additional KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft for $4.1 billion.

Aug- 2024 -

1 August

Air

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Discovers Another ‘Category One’ Issue on KC-46 Tanker Aircraft

The US Air Force has discovered another “category one” deficiency on its already-troubled KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft.

Jul- 2024 -

25 July

Air

Joe Saballa

Airbus A330 Tanker Completes Aerial Refueling at Night in ‘World First’

Airbus has announced that its A330 multi-role tanker aircraft successfully completed an automatic air-to-air refueling mission at night.

Jun- 2024 -

24 June

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Marine Corps Receives Lockheed’s 2,700th C-130 Hercules Airlifter

Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of its 2,700th C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft to the US Marine Corps.

May- 2024 -

24 May

Commentary

Al Baker

KC-46 is the Logical Choice for US Tanker Recapitalization

The US Air Force is finally replacing its aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers, and the best aircraft for this critical task is the US-made KC-46 Pegasus.

8 May

Air