Yet, there is no single aircraft that can do all the things that a C-17 can do. That is why it remains one of the most ...
On July 28, 2010, a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III known as Sitka 43 lifted off from Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson ...
The C-17’s fly-by-wire system is central to its short-field performance. Unlike traditional mechanical controls, fly-by-wire ...
An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075, even after its NGAL successor platform comes online. The United States Air Force today operates a ...
In an exclusive interview at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Col. Luke Spathes and Lt. Col. Reinier Villanueva discuss rapid mobility, integration with F-22s, and the challenges of operating in the ...
Last week, the Air Force awarded Boeing a $266 million sole source contract through 2031 to replace the flight deck of the ...
The head of air mobility for the US Air Force (USAF) says the service is eyeing the mid-2040s to field a new strategic airlifter. The still-conceptual transport is envisioned as succeeding both the ...
California-based Pivotal in 2024 opened U.S. sales of its Helix—a personal, single-seat eVTOL design—following a handful of ...