The U.S. Air Force is thinking about replacing the late-1950s- era engines on its Boeing B-52 bombers with modern ones. It should have done that a decade ago, but back then, the Air Force believed ...

It was built by Boeing during the Cold War era to carry out nuclear missions and made its maiden flight in April 1952. The B-52 bomber, also known as the Stratofortress, is an imposing sight in the ...