Refueling capabilities represent one of the most important factors that can influence a military air force’s combat success. It’s not just about how far aircraft can reach but also about having the ...

The U.S. Navy's E-2 Advanced Hawkeye is a carrier-borne Airborne Command and Control aircraft that has acted as a nerve center and protective umbrella for carrier groups for decades. Although the ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cobham Mission Systems, the world leader in air-to-air refueling solutions, proudly confirms its underwing mounted refueling buddy store was carried for the first ...

Aerial refueling is one of the most demanding operations in aviation. Two aircraft fly close enough to touch while turbulence, pressure changes, bow waves, and equipment failures constantly threaten ...

It’s hard to imagine refueling aircraft with buckets and hoses, but prior to World War II, that was how it was done. Prewar aerial refueling attempts were primitive experiments until a modernized ...

Incorrect aircraft fueling frequently occurs due to miscommunication between pilots and fuel technicians, leading to potentially disastrous consequences. Pilots should be precise when ordering fuel, ...

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 ...

Call it the KC-17. On Dec. 2, a C-17 Globemaster III refueled a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber on the ground for the first time — the latest test of the cargo jet’s versatility. The experiment was a ...

The hot pit refuel drill demonstrated the B-1B Lancer is capable of operating from other air bases for strike missions in the backdrop of Ellsworth’s fleet possibly temporarily relocating to Grand ...