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.
Avionics International

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

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

The C-17 Globemaster’s unique cabin design that enables massive airlift capability

Discover how the C-17 Globemaster’s unique cabin design enables tanks, flying hospitals, polar missions, missile tests, and ...
The National Interest

The C-17 Could Stay a “Globemaster” for Another 50 Years

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 ...