If you’ve flown out of Salt Lake International Airport, you may have noticed several large military aircraft called KC-135s on the east side of the runways.

Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights of up to 322,500 pounds. A cargo deck above the refueling system can hold a mixed load of ...

Metrea acquires 14 Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers from the French Air and Space Forces for commercial aerial refueling. The deal aims to serve the US and international military market, expanding ...

It is intended to replace the oldest of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotanker fleet -- some of which are over 50 years old. The KC-46A will be able to refuel any fixed-wing receiver capable ...