The U.S. Air Force has contracted Merlin Labs to develop and integrate self-flying technology into its tanker fleet, initially focusing on the KC-135 for aerial refueling and other missions. The ...

THE U.S. Air Force will soon decide on a new tanker to replace the aging KC-135. Boeing has proposed a KC-767AT and Northrop Grumman is offering the KC-30 based on Airbus’ A330 commercial aircraft.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Due to recent wildfire activity across Southern California the past two weeks, the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base has been reopened and is now providing vital aerial service in the ...

Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] KC-46A Pegasus tanker is now approved for worldwide deployment, including in support of combat operations, according to the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC). The ...

Stevens Tanker Division planned to cease all operations Oct 15, according to a letter from Scott Mellman, executive vice president, sent to office personnel. The letter, dated Sept 25 and uploaded as ...

I have been a firefighter for over 30 years and have been fortunate to work with two very progressive fire departments. While both of the departments differ greatly in their scope and service delivery ...