How the C‑17 Globemaster stacks up against modern cargo aircraft in 2025

The C-17 is the most popular Western strategic airlifter, and it boasts many advantages over freighter aircraft.

Why the C-17 Globemaster has such an insane short field performance for its size

The C-17’s fly-by-wire system is central to its short-field performance. Unlike traditional mechanical controls, fly-by-wire ...
Defense Daily

Boeing Receives Sole Source Award For C-17 Flight Deck Replacement, As USAF Projects Spares For Two LRUs Will Run Out in FY 2028

Last week, the Air Force awarded Boeing a $266 million sole source contract through 2031 to replace the flight deck of the ...
Flightglobal

US Air Force targets mid-2040s timeline for single successor to C-17 and C-5M strategic airlifters

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 ...
Jane's Information Group

Indian Air Force receives 11th C-17 transport aircraft

Boeing delivered the 11th C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Hindon Air Force Station (AFS) on the outskirts of New Delhi on 26 August. The Indian ...