Aircraft fueling mishaps, often caused by miscommunication between pilots and FBO staff, are a significant and potentially deadly safety concern. Pilots must proactively and explicitly state the exact ...

When it comes time to refuel military aircraft, it's not as simple as taxiing to the local gas station and topping off the tank. Military vehicles don't run on gasoline, and even Humvees, for example, ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - On Tuesday, June 11, the 185th Air Refueling Wing began the process of clearing the runway for outgoing aircraft ahead of its media flight. Only this flight was different, this ...

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — A new Type III Hydrant Fuel System became operational Oct. 11 at Robert Gray Army Airfield at West Fort Cavazos. The facility is government owned/contract operated by Maytag ...

The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean presents unique challenges for modern air warfare. With thousands of miles between ...

Suggested Citation: "III. Presented Papers: Aircraft Fuel System Requirements." National Research Council. 1997. Aviation Fuels with Improved Fire Safety: A Proceedings. Washington, DC: The National ...

Aircraft carriers in the Gerald R. Ford-class can range up to 1,106 feet long and need to be capable of staying at sea for long periods of time. As such, you might expect them to have massive fuel ...

'rendered': 'Investments in next-generation aircraft, sustainable aviation fuel and advanced operational technologies helped Delta Air Lines save more than 59 million gallons of jet fuel worth over ...