The US Air Force has confirmed that its next-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber has conducted close-proximity flight tests with a KC-135 tanker, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development programme ahead of planned operational deployment in 2027.

In modern aerial warfare, inflight refueling has become a critical capability for manyfighter jets, allowing aircraft to extend their range, stay on station longer, and respond to dynamic mission requirements without returning to base. Fighters with ...

The certification, carried out with two Brazilian Air Force Gripen Es, will greatly expand the capabilities of the jet and give an added capability to air forces that operate both aircraft types. The test campaign, designated Operation Samaúma by the FAB ...

The Brazilian air force (FAB), Embraer and Saab have completed a certification flight-test campaign to clear the Gripen E for in-flight refuelling operations with the KC-390 tanker. Named Operation Samauma, the activity – which was recently conducted ...

What began as a risky stunt in the 1920s became one of aviation’s most important breakthroughs. In-flight refueling turned short-range planes into global machines, reshaping both commercial travel and military power. GOP‑appointed judge warns of ...

Remaining stable enough to allow for the fuel transfer between two aircraft at high speeds in midair can require pinpoint flying, though the process is eased through constant communication. Aerial refueling, one of the most important force-multipliers in ...