KC-135 Stratotanker

Turkey Weighs Boeing KC-46A and Airbus A330 for New Aerial Tanker

Turkey has narrowed its options for a new aerial refueling platform, weighing Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus against Airbus’ A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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