Boeing's $16 million bet led to the creation of the 707 jetliner and the Air Force's KC-135 tanker. Here's the fascinating history of the "Dash 80." ...

A U.K.-based tech company is transforming how airlines keep track of fuel for their airplanes, a process one co-founder said remains surprisingly archaic for many carriers and the airports and fuel ...

Over the past few years, petrol prices in India have climbed sharply, leading many to joke that driving a car now feels as costly as flying a plane. However, in reality, the fuel used in ...

KC-46 tankers bound for Ben Gurion Airport amid wider US military buildup in Middle East, says Times of Israel - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Remaining stable enough to allow for the fuel transfer between two aircraft at high speeds in midair can require pinpoint flying, though the process is eased through constant communication. Aerial ...

Aviation has long been a symbol of modernity, representing the triumph of engineering over gravity, and the culmination of ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson has been chosen to fly the Air Force's new KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft, after being one of seven units under consideration. Based ...

A new fuel cell could enable electric airplanes that produce zero carbon emissions, according to a study. Scientists say the devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today’s best EV ...

Each occupant of a turbine-powered aircraft is assumed to weigh 200 lb., thus allowing for stowed luggage and carry-on items. In the case of piston-engine airplanes, we assume each occupant weighs 170 ...