The improved RVS 2.0 that Boeing will install on the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker includes LiDAR sensors that could allow autonomous…
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“USAF Won’t Use KC-46 unless absolutely necessary,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein Says
by Dario LeoneGoldfein still isn’t comfortable enough with KC-46 Pegasus tanker to let it fly regular missions. Instead, the Air Force will only…
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Former SR-71 Pilot Explains why the Blackbird had to Light one Afterburner during Aerial Refueling
by Dario Leone“The fine art of pulling the throttle ever so slightly up and just into the minimum burner range was handed down…
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From Bomber to Tanker: a quick look at Mighty Vulcan’s last Operational Role before being Retired from Active Service
by Dario LeoneAs a direct result of the Falklands conflict, the RAF suddenly, had a huge requirement for air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft, to…
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USAF Awards Boeing $55 Million Contract to fix Too Stiff KC-46 Refueling Boom
by Dario LeoneThe Government Accountability Office said in a June report that it could take years to fix the tanker’s refueling boom, which has…
A total of eight test flights were conducted and data are being analyzed to formulate the standard operating procedures when both…
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Boeing expected to block IAI’s bid to convert 767 into aerial tankers
by Dario LeoneIAI has secured deals to sell its 767 tanker to Brazil and Colombia and is a threat to Boeing as it…
France has praised A400M performance on operations in Africa, but the largest buyer Germany has criticized Airbus for failing to do…
The KC-135 Stratotanker landing at the Athens International Airport in Greece was the first time landing at an international airport for…
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USAF KC-135 TANKER LANDS SAFELY AFTER HAVING EXPERIENCED AUTO PILOT WARNING ERROR OVER UK AIRSPACE
by Dario LeoneThe KC-135 tanker was a transient aircraft from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey A U.S. Air Force (USAF) KC-135…
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