The MRTT program has several key advantages over comparable aircraft like the KC-135—chiefly its ability to draw from ...

Portugal has taken delivery of its fourth Embraer KC-390 airlifter and its first to be equipped for aerial refueling. The ...

Incorrect aircraft fueling frequently occurs due to miscommunication between pilots and fuel technicians, leading to potentially disastrous consequences. Pilots should be precise when ordering fuel, ...

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — A new Type III Hydrant Fuel System became operational Oct. 11 at Robert Gray Army Airfield at West Fort Cavazos. The facility is government owned/contract operated by Maytag ...

In 1973, Egypt and others launched a surprise attack on Israel. Israel, which had won all three previous wars against Arab states, was caught off guard and suffered a major blow. The U.S. urgently ...

The aviation industry is preparing for new-generation aircraft, whether they be all-electric, hybrid-electric, hydrogen-fueled, and more. Each type comes with specific requirements in terms of ...

Aircraft fuel consumption and performance modelling are central to addressing the dual imperatives of economic efficiency and environmental sustainability in modern aviation. This field integrates ...

The act of an aircraft dumping fuel mid-flight, also known as fuel jettisoning, is not a routine procedure but is undertaken in specific situations when safety and operational considerations require ...