KC-135 Stratotanker
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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberAir
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.
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberAmericas
US Air Force Approves Merlin AI Pilot for KC-135 Stratotanker
The US Air Force has approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan for testing the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight system on the KC-135 Stratotanker.
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May- 2024 -24 MayCommentary
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.
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Feb- 2024 -20 FebruaryAmericas
USAF Taps Merlin for Self-Flying KC-135 Tanker Aircraft Testing
The US Air Force has tapped Merlin Labs to test autonomous flight technology for the KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Air Force Eyes Launching Drone Swarms From KC-135 Tanker Aircraft
The US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command is exploring the possibility of launching a swarm of drones from KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneAir
Lockheed, Airbus Tap GE Aerospace for LMXT Strategic Tanker Engine
Lockheed Martin and Airbus have partnered with GE Aerospace to supply engines for a tanker proposal supporting the US KC-135 recapitalization.
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Feb- 2023 -17 FebruaryAir
US Air Force Orders Fleet-Wide Inspection for KC-135 Tankers
The US Air Force has implemented a fleet-wide safety inspection for its KC-135 Stratotanker military air refueling fleet.
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryAmericas
USAF Needs Stealth Tankers to Survive Chinese Missiles: Secretary
The US Air Force needs to transition to stealthy tanker and cargo aircraft amid growing Chinese missile reach, Secretary Frank Kendall said.
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Dec- 2022 -8 DecemberTechnology
USAF Mobility Fleet to Receive New Aerodynamic Technologies
The US Air Force is developing new aerodynamic technologies to improve its mobility fleet’s flight capabilities.
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Oct- 2017 -5 OctoberAir
Gallery: Fuelling the fight against ISIS
The US Air Force 340th EARS provides air-to-air refuelling, a crucial component for the success of the Coalition campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
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