The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender—unmistakable with its three massive, howling engines—has been the military’s airborne refueling station for more than 40 years. I was aboard one of the last active ...

As air travel demand soared, McDonnell Douglas set its sights on creating the largest commercial jetliner the world had ever seen. The MD-12 was more than just a paper project—it symbolized an ...

LONG BEACH, California—Blended wing body aircraft startup JetZero recently completed a study on the proper design of a refueling boom for a future KC-Z4 tanker.

Burns & McDonnell will sublease part of a building near its headquarters in south Kansas City. Report: South KC office building changes hands for $27.6M St. Louis investor now owns interest in KC ...

History The Only KC-10 Extender the Airforce Ever Lost Was from an Explosion on the Runway Shortly after the incident, the USAF ordered checks of all KC-10s and found a dozen similar leaks.

The larger sibling to the Douglas DC-10, the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 entered service with Finnair in December 1990. Here's what the future holds for the iconic tri-jet.

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The KC-10 Extender, a derivative of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, has been a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force for decades. Powered by three General Electric turbofan engines, it boasts a remarkable ...

The skies over Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California witnessed a historic moment as the last KC-10 Extender aircraft retired from active service.

The U.S. Air Force decommissioned the last KC-10 Extender aircraft at Travis Air Force Base on Sept. 26 after 44 years of providing refueling support.

The US Air Force (USAF) has fully divested its remaining fleet of KC-10 Extender after operating the multirole cargo tanker for nearly 45 years. The aircraft will be replaced by the KC-46A Pegasus ...

Travis Air Force Base held a farewell ceremony for the Air Force’s last KC-10 Extender, a refuelling tanker that served for 44 years. The final KC-10, tail number 79-1948, took its last flight on ...