Boeing is set to deliver a refueling tanker that can gas up a jet in midair in complete darkness -- the first of its kind.

Boeing is set to deliver a refueling tanker that can gas up a jet in midair in complete darkness — the first of its kind. The U.S. Air Force is buying 179of the new KC-46 ‘Pegasus’ tankers, which are set to begin delivery at the end of this year. The Air Force has had stealthy jets for decades, but even they have to turn on their lights when refueling in the sky. The KC-46’s ability to gas up an aircraft in complete darkness is a first for any military. (www.aviationrepublic.com) Más...