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 ...
Boeing will test new Rolls-Royce engines on two B-52 Stratofortress aircraft at its Port San Antonio facility.
As of January, the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has moved into hardware production. Two airframes are now being ...
The upcoming B-52J upgrade is evidence that the United States Air Force believes the legendary Stratofortress isn’t done yet.
For much of its history, Castle Air Force Base in California’s Central Valley served as a hub for Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the U.S. West Coast to serve as a key component in the ...
The importance of the B-52H to the USAF's continued need for warplanes with global reach while carrying very heavy warloads is demonstrated by the fact that comprehensive upgrades for the remaining ...
Each B-52H Stratofortress is powered by eight turbofan engines. The Rolls-Royce F130 engines that will be installed are anticipated to keep the aircraft (which now have an average age of 64 years) in ...