The B-52 might not be retiring until the 1960s meaning it will likely set a new record for the longest in service US combat ...
Key Points and Summary - The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, nicknamed the "BUFF," is an aviation marvel, still serving after more than 70 years. -It is America's most battle-proven bomber, famed for its ...
As of January, the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has moved into hardware production. Two airframes are now being ...
Aircrew from the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., land a B-52 Stratofortress following its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility on Dec. 8, 2025. The aircraft, ...
The AN/APQ-188 radar upgrade for the B-52 is finally preparing to begin flight testing, following years of delays, cost overruns, and a program review. The U.S. Air Force’s long-running effort to ...
A civilian pilot was forced to perform what has been described as an “aggressive go-around” to avoid a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber near Minot, North Dakota. The article has been updated ...
In the near future, the US Air Force’s B-52 bombers will be equipped with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofan engines, dramatically expanding their range. The B-52 Stratofortress first flew in the 1950s, yet it ...
MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A crew conducting a ceremonial B-52 flyover at the North Dakota State Fair Friday was not advised of an inbound commercial aircraft, according to a statement from base ...
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The new upgrade package—on top of an existing $2.6 billion contract with UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce—will keep the B-52 bombers flying indefinitely into the future. The United States Air Force ...