Omega Air Refueling Tests Out Services on Falcons During Commando Sling 2023

The US Air Force recently used a commercial air refueler for the first time with a flight of F-16's near Singapore, bearing out the possibility of future reliance on privately-owned air tankers. F-16s from Osan Air Base refueled from a KDC-10 tanker operated by Omega Aerial Refueling services during Commando Sling 23, expanding the roster of airframes that have taken advantage of the firm's fueling capabilities. Their KDC-10 hauled more than 40 passengers attending the event, with 4 pallet positions' worth of cargo along and a fresh load of fuel. The proof-of-concept mission was a "pivotal achievement" for the USAF, since it demonstrates a "key capability the Air For