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Why refueling aircraft in midair is harder than it looks

Aerial refueling is one of the most demanding maneuvers in aviation, requiring two aircraft to fly in perfect formation at ...
A closet look at how far the Globemaster can go without topping up.
The 185th Air Refueling Wing has been working to secure funding for four infrastructure projects to maintain mission readiness.
Portugal has taken delivery of its fourth Embraer KC-390 airlifter and its first to be equipped for aerial refueling. The ...
The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville will be a main operating base for the new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft. The KC-46 Pegasus is the U.S. Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling ...
The test campaign, designated Operation Samaúma by the FAB, was undertaken at Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, home to Embraer’s facility and the Gripen Flight Test Center. The images released show the ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson has been chosen to fly the Air Force's new KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft, after being one of seven units under consideration. Based ...
Six pre-owned B-767s will be converted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) into aerial refuellers, as the IAF's older ...
India has ordered a handful of Boeing 767 planes to be converted into aerial tankers, with assistance from Israel.
How long can an F-18 stay airborne? We break down Hornet vs Super Hornet endurance, internal fuel limits, and mission-driven ...