C-17 aircraft lands at Kargil in a major boost to strategic airlift capabilities
In a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force's strategic airlift capabilities, the C-17 Globemaster-III made its ...
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U.S. Air Force Office Pitches Engine Investment For Mid-Market Airliner
U.S. Air Force Office Pitches Engine Investment For Mid-Market Airliner is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included ...
Air Force Times on MSN7d
Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief
Mission-capable rates for the Air Force’s Ospreys were at about 51% in 2021, but by 2023 plunged to 46% and then to 30% in 2024. The Osprey, which is also flown by the Navy and Marine Corps, has been ...
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Lufthansa Technik Continues Cyclean Washes for C-17 Airlifters
After an initial three years of Cyclean engine washes with noticeable benefits for the worldwide C-17 Globemaster III fleet, ...
Inside the 15th Wing: The Teamwork Behind the C-17 Missions
Kelly experienced firsthand what it’s like to fly in a C-17 when she joined the U.S. Air Force on a training mission, taking ...
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A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here’s why this is significant
New Delhi: In a boost to the Indian military’s capability to induct men and material faster along the Line of Actual Control ...
India Today on MSN8d
Air Force's C-17 Globemaster lands on Kargil airstrip for first time: Source
The C-17's ability to carry over 25 tonnes—up to 35 tonnes in winter—will enhance the IAF's transport capacity, making it easier to move troops and military supplies to posts near the Line of Actual ...
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Successful C 17 airdrop mission over Antarctica
An airpower milestone was reached last week when the first ever US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III completed an airdrop mission that delivered about 70,000 pounds of supplies to the South Pole. The ...
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America Is Gearing Up For Space Missions With The C-17 Globemaster
With the number of U.S. spaceflights increasing, amidst efforts to return to the Moon and finally reach Mars, the U.S. Air Force has begun training C-17 Globemaster crews to assist in the recovery ...