Although the C-17 Globemaster III had its maiden flight in 1991, it took four more years until the first C-17 squadron became ...

The concept of the Next Generation Airlifter is taking shape as a single platform that can perform the role of both the C-5 and C-17 transports.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a program in December 1979, known as the Cargo-Experimental (C-X) competition, as a means of finding a new strategic airlift aircraft that was ...

Commercialjet airliners are designed rather similarly to one another. A circular or semi-circular tube, with a main deck for passenger seating, a lower deck for cargo, and a low wing mounted near the ...

Boeing is in preliminary discussions to restart production of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. Several countries, including India, Australia, UAE, Qatar, and the UK, have expressed interest in ...

In 2025, the C-5 still leads in raw payload and range, while the C-17 dominates in flexibility and access, two giants that shape modern air mobility.

The U.S. Dept. of Defense issued $2.45 billion to Boeing Defense, Space and Security for support and sustainment services on the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III program. The award is a ...

Boeing may restart C-17 production amid rising demand, but high costs, lack of facilities, and uncertain ROI make resuming the line a significant logistical and financial challenge. Boeing delivered ...

The Coast Guard and National Guard have rescued at least 51 people in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong ...