Why this long-range bomber will likely be the 1st jet aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous flying

Continuous upgrades, new engines, and modern radar are keeping the B-52 Stratofortress on track to become the first jet ...
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Boeing wins $2B to keep building the B-52’s new engines

The U.S. Air Force has locked in its next move to keep the venerable B-52 bomber flying well into midcentury, awarding Boeing ...
Forbes

First Cold War-Era B-52 Upgraded With 21st Century Radar System

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, ...
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Why The Boeing B-52 Bomber Will Still Be Flying At 100 Years Old

The Boeing B-52 is on track to become the first jet-powered aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous service, a milestone it will hit in the 2050s, thanks in part to its strategic reinvention and ...
The National Interest

What’s So Great About the B-52 Bomber’s Next Engine?

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 ...
Jalopnik

Why Boeing's Legendary B-52 Bomber Has Those Weird Skin 'Wrinkles'

Some aircraft are remembered for their unique designs, robust capabilities, and even their influence on pop culture. The B-52 encompasses all of these and is absolutely gargantuan to boot, with a ...