Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combat
The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
By Todd South
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McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hours
A KC-46A tanker from McConnell AFB completed a record round-the-globe sortie in 45 hours, a mission that saw multiple aerial refuelings — and a birthday.
US Air Force awards Boeing $2.3B contract for 15 more KC-46s
The award brings the number of KC-46s under contract with the U.S. Air Force to 128.
KC-46 tanker’s boom issue will prevent A-10 refueling for years
The Air Force believes it will take at least three years for Boeing to start installing new hardware that resolves the “stiff boom” problem.
US Air Force seeks the aircraft equivalent of a Swiss Army knife
If a C-130 can act as bomber, a bomber can serve as a cargo plane, the argument goes.
KC-46 tanker’s boom breaks, dents plane while refueling fighter jet
The Air Force believes it will cost at least $2.5 million to repair the KC-46.
KC-46 tanker test puts fuel boom operator, not copilot, in cockpit
The idea has raised eyebrows among military watchers who question its motives and safety.
Supply chain woes delay KC-46 refueling vision system upgrade to 2025
Boeing said supply chain problems have resulted in longer lead times for the computing equipment and other technology needed to build RVS 2.0.
KC-46 tankers refuel jets tasked with combat ops for the first time
The Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus tanker recently notched its first refueling mission as part of real-world operations.
KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffers
It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.
Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews
The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.
Our ground forces deserve a strong aerial refueling capability
Winning a war on the ground is about far more than soldiers, tanks, artillery and rifles.
By Ed Harbison