Air Force Working Around Problem With Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Crews ordered to curtail use of the KC-46’s auxiliary power system.
Crews ordered to curtail use of the KC-46’s auxiliary power system.
Military is laying traps and bringing in experts to deal with the problem at North Dakota installation.
Officials will use funds originally allocated for the LGM-35 Sentinel program.
Officials cite high costs and shift to space-based technology.
New budget calls for complete phaseout of ‘Warthog’ in 2027.
Secretary Troy Meink indicates the work will probably amount to less than $400 million.
Proposal would prevent any aircraft once owned by a foreign government from being used as Air Force One.
Branch to receive delivery of 25 advanced tech T-38 Gen 2 training devices.
Tinian airfield was used as a launching point for B-29 bombers targeting Imperial Japan, including the ‘Enola Gay.’
Contract is expected to improve readiness and reduce costs for the more than 400 F119 engines in the fleet.