From KC-97 To KC-46: A Brief History Of US Air Force Tankers
The first tanker was propeller-driven and today they are based on airliners (the Boeing 707 and 767), but this is soon set to ...
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U.S. Air Force Introduces KC-46 Tanker Demo Team
Similarly to the missions of other U.S. demo teams, the goal of the KC-46’s demo team is to highlight the Pegasus's unique capabilities and the continued evolution of the Air Force's tanker fleet.
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KC-46 tankers get car-style remote start that ignites aircraft anywhere via mobile
Airmen from the US Air Force’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing Innovation Lab at McConnell Air Force Base have invented a new remote start device for the KC-46A Pegasus, called the Auxiliary Power Unit ...
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Guardsman follows father in State Partnership Program
During a recent subject matter exchange in Lop Buri, Thailand, Sgt. William Johnston, a crew chief with Charlie Company, 1st ...
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After a yearslong delay, Air Force agrees to send more refueling planes to Alaska
A newer model tanker designed to take over the military’s refueling mission, the KC-46 Pegasus, has been racked with problems, cost overruns, and delays that have meant the aging Stratotankers ...
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Boeing resumes 737 MAX production in Renton after end of Machinists strike
Boeing said Tuesday it booked 49 gross orders in November, including 34 orders for the 737 MAX and 15 orders for the 767-based KC-46 tanker. Of the MAX orders, five were from Alaska Airlines.
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KC-135 Crews Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Supporting F-15Es During Iranian Attack on Israel
“But as tanker crews, we’re the lifeline for the ... are candidate to host the KC-46 Pegasus in the future. Air Force’s final basing decision is expected in 2027, meanwhile the Wing will ...