As of January, the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has moved into hardware production. Two airframes are now being modified for flight testing with Rolls-Royce F130 engines, ensuring this ...

The legendary B-52 Stratofortress, behemoth of the sky built to fight the unthinkable war, nearly a century later the fleet ...

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most iconic warplanes of all time and has even become a piece of pop culture itself. More than that, though, the B-52 is one of the longest-serving ...

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a living testament to the saying — if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Boasting a service career that now numbers over seven decades, it is expected to remain in ...

The upcoming B-52J upgrade is evidence that the United States Air Force believes the legendary Stratofortress isn’t done yet. To improve fuel efficiency, increase range, and reduce the number of ...

Many of the aircraft currently serving the needs of the American military are decades-old, but only one of them has been officially confirmed to extend its service until it reaches at least a century ...

The United States is doubling down on one of its oldest yet most versatile combat aircraft, handing Boeing roughly $2 billion to overhaul the B-52 bomber fleet for decades of additional service. The ...

The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to start replacing the first two Stratofortress's engines with new Rolls-Royce engines. (Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble/Air Force) In December the Air ...

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported last month that the overall initial operational capability (IOC) for the B-52J program had slipped to 2033, a three-year delay from its start. It’s ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to start replacing the first two Stratofortress's engines with new Rolls-Royce ...