US Air Force Approves Merlin AI Pilot for KC-135 Stratotanker
The US Air Force has approved Merlin’s airworthiness plan for testing the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight system on the KC-135 Stratotanker.
KC-46 is the Logical Choice for US Tanker Recapitalization
The US Air Force is finally replacing its aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers, and the best aircraft for this critical task is the US-made KC-46 Pegasus.
USAF Taps Merlin for Self-Flying KC-135 Tanker Aircraft Testing
The US Air Force has tapped Merlin Labs to test autonomous flight technology for the KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
US Air Force Eyes Launching Drone Swarms From KC-135 Tanker Aircraft
The US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command is exploring the possibility of launching a swarm of drones from KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft.
Lockheed, Airbus Tap GE Aerospace for LMXT Strategic Tanker Engine
Lockheed Martin and Airbus have partnered with GE Aerospace to supply engines for a tanker proposal supporting the US KC-135 recapitalization.
US Air Force Orders Fleet-Wide Inspection for KC-135 Tankers
The US Air Force has implemented a fleet-wide safety inspection for its KC-135 Stratotanker military air refueling fleet.
USAF Needs Stealth Tankers to Survive Chinese Missiles: Secretary
The US Air Force needs to transition to stealthy tanker and cargo aircraft amid growing Chinese missile reach, Secretary Frank Kendall said.
USAF Mobility Fleet to Receive New Aerodynamic Technologies
The US Air Force is developing new aerodynamic technologies to improve its mobility fleet’s flight capabilities.
Gallery: Fuelling the fight against ISIS
The US Air Force 340th EARS provides air-to-air refuelling, a crucial component for the success of the Coalition campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
