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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 ...
Kona’s projected maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 19,000 pounds would place it near the FAA’s Part 23 limit, Matyushev said.
For decades, the United States has relied on aircraft not just to fight wars, but to project power across the globe faster ...
Airbus and Boeing may finally top a 2018 delivery record this year. That’s a potential risk to maintenance specialists like ...
Reports claim fuel tanker aircraft flew from Pearl Harbor toward Iran amid rising US-Iran tensions, citing social media and ...
Two northeast Indiana FBOs join Avfuel’s branded network, adding fuel programs and service consistency at Fort Wayne ...
Intelligent Energy intends later this year to freeze the design for a lighter, low-drag, hydrogen fuel cell system being ...
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Why modern fighter jets cannot operate without aerial refueling

Most modern fighter jets can stay airborne for less than an hour without refueling, making aerial tankers essential to almost ...
Six pre-owned B-767s will be converted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) into aerial refuellers, as the IAF’s older Russian Il-78MKIs experience ...
Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday it will purchase 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners valued at approximately $17.6 billion at list ...
United's 777-200s have served loyal passengers for decades. But their days are numbered. Find out when they'll be phased out.
Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new ...