#United States Air Force
Why America's Oldest Strategic Bombers Are More Valuable Than Ever
The weary warbirds that continue to defend the skies.
Why The US Air Force Needs Far More KC-46 Tankers Than It Originally Thought
Why the US Air Force is expanding KC-46 orders to 263 aircraft, driven by aging KC-135s, rising demand, and a looming ta...
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 290: Lufthansa's Boeing 777X 'Plan B,' Airbus' A220 Win, Southwest Airlines' BWI Collision & More
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Why The US Air Force Is Cutting Half Its A-10 Fleet But Refusing To Kill It Entirely
How the Warthog remains invaluable on the battlefield.
After 70 Years Of Spying, The U-2 Dragon Lady's Retirement Is Finally On The Table Again
The U-2 is a Cold War icon that has been in service for 70 years. While it will be retired shortly, it will still remain...
Do USAF B-2 Spirit Bombers Have Beds?
Basic amenities wrapped in stealth give B-2 crews the stamina to steer America’s quietest bomber through 40-hour, round-...
Top 6: These Are The Largest US Air Force Bases Outside The United States
The top real estate in the USAF.
The 7 Largest Air Force Bases By Population In The US
Which airfield has the deepest roster?
The B-21 Raider Is Rewriting The Rules Of Stealth Flying
Breaking down the USAF's new school of 6th-Gen air power.
5 Fighter Jets Still In Active USAF Service In 2026 That Are Older Than Many Of The Pilots Flying Them
From the F-22 to the T-38, these USAF jets in 2026 are decades older than their pilots—yet remain vital to American airp...
How The B-2 Spirit's Low-Observable Coating Protects The Aircraft From Ground-Based Radar Systems
The unique qualities of the Flying Dorito.
How The SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Skin Protected Pilots From Temperatures Above 300°C
Inside the fastest jet that ever flew.
Why America's New Air Force One Has Been Delayed for Years
The organization has faced extensive scheduling challenges.
How Many Hours Can The F-35 Fly On Internal Fuel?
What do you think the answer is?
The Pentagon's Order For 85 F-35s Isn't Guaranteed: Over 50 Jets Depend On A Bill That May Never Pass
While proposed F-35 jets in FY 2027 are a big jump over 2026, it is about average historically. For now, funding and fin...
Why America's Most Classified Airline Operates 190 Flights A Week From Las Vegas
The airline that doesn't officially exist, but transports military personnel and defense contractors to highly classifie...
Why The SR-71 Blackbird's Titanium Airframe Will Be Nearly Impossible To Replicate
The fallout of shuttering Skunk Works' unique factory.
How The F-35's Automated Departure Resistance System Prevents Spins For Pilots In Combat Maneuvers
A closer look at the Air Force's 'spin proof' fifth-generation fighter.
Why This Long-Range Bomber Will Likely Be The 1st Jet Aircraft To Reach 100 Years Of Continuous Flying
Upgrades, new engines, and modern radar are keeping the B-52 Stratofortress on track to become the first jet aircraft to...
5 Aerodynamic Advantages Of The B-2 Spirit For Long-Range Stealth Missions
The B-2 was designed as the world's first stealth strategic bomber and all aspects of its airframe and aerodynamic perfo...