The U.S. Air Force has contracted Merlin Labs to develop and integrate self-flying technology into its tanker fleet, initially focusing on the KC-135 for aerial refueling and other missions. The ...

Finland-based Bluetech has partnered with NYSE-listed INSW to develop Bluetech’s new ‘SeaWasp’ tanker vessel design, ...

Use of fire service water tankers (also called tenders) is on the rise due to growing urban sprawl. More people are building houses in the wildland/urban interface and in areas that we once thought of ...

THE U.S. Air Force will soon decide on a new tanker to replace the aging KC-135. Boeing has proposed a KC-767AT and Northrop Grumman is offering the KC-30 based on Airbus’ A330 commercial aircraft.

Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] KC-46A Pegasus tanker is now approved for worldwide deployment, including in support of combat operations, according to the U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC). The ...

I have been a firefighter for over 30 years and have been fortunate to work with two very progressive fire departments. While both of the departments differ greatly in their scope and service delivery ...