As an epilogue, Omega Air continues to refuel US aircraft with ex-Japan Airlines and Dutch KC-10 even after the Air Force ...

The Extender is based on the civilian DC-10 commercial aircraft and has been in service with the U.S. Air Force since 1981. Twenty KC-10s were modified to add wing-mounted pods further enhancing ...

Service: USAF Propulsion: 2x Pratt & Whitney 4062 engines ... This aircraft is equipped with a modernized KC-10 refueling boom integrated with proven fly-by-wire control system and delivering ...

Key Point: The United States Air Force is now considering private contractors to help refuel its bombers and fighters within the next two years as it faces a near-term shortage of refueler..

The United States Air Force is working with JetZero to develop a new tanker with an efficient blended wing design.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif ... "This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Morton said. "I was a KC-10 Extender boom operator at Travis for about 13 years so going to the KC-46 and being ...

A three-year, $43.6-million assignment for Boeing Defense covers operational support and sustainment for the KC-46 tanker and ...