The U.S. Air Force has finally decided to fund a re-engining of the
B-52H bomber, and has described a plan to keep the fleet of 76 jets in
service until at least 2050. The fleet will also receive new radars. The
service now plans to retire the much younger but costly-to-operate B-1
and B-2 stealth bombers as new, stealthy B-21s are delivered by Northrop
Grumman starting in the late 2020s. Continue reading
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2018-04-13/usaf-fly-b-52-2050s-new-engines-radars
