The Air Force is trying out a new kind of tanker: its C-17 cargo planeThe Air Force is looking for additional ways to increase the operational range of aircraft.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
KC-46 tanker test puts fuel boom operator, not copilot, in cockpitThe idea has raised eyebrows among military watchers who question its motives and safety.By Rachel S. Cohen5 months ago
From Kabul to Kyiv, air mobility boss reflects on a year unlike most"If this becomes the new normal, how do we keep everything going?" Air Mobility Command boss Gen. Mike Minihan said.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago
KC-46 tankers refuel jets tasked with combat ops for the first timeThe Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus tanker recently notched its first refueling mission as part of real-world operations.By Rachel S. Cohen7 months ago
Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crewsThe idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.By Rachel S. Cohen9 months ago
Two dozen KC-46 tankers will likely call MacDill Air Force Base homeThe Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.By Rachel S. Cohen15 months ago