McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hoursA 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.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown2 weeks ago
Commercial tanker refuels US Air Force fighters for Singapore exerciseThe U.S. Air Force could use commercial tankers to refuel fighters during training or exercises to free up its own tankers for operational missions.By Stephen Losey9 months ago
KC-135 tanker jet crashes at Iowa airport; none injuredThe crew was practicing touch-and-go landings at Sioux Gateway Airport when the plane's front landing gear failed to deploy.By Rachel S. Cohen10 months ago
KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement loomsThe last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen10 months ago
Manned Marine helicopter refuels unmanned helo for 1st timeThe hefty Super Stallion transferred approximately 700 pounds of fuel to the Fire Scout.By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
US Air Force to issue new refueling tanker request in SeptemberHowever, much remains undecided over how to field an advanced refueling aircraft the service now calls the next-generation aerial refueling system.By Stephen Losey12 months ago