Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 747 In 2025

While the size of the 747 lent itself to some radical concepts and experiments for military aircraft (such as the YAL-1 ...
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Here's Why Boeing Discontinued The C-17 Globemaster III Military Cargo Aircraft

With its long history in the aviation industry, it's unsurprising Boeing has seen many changes to its fleets. As aviation technology improves, it's only natural that older units are replaced with more ...
The National Interest

America’s Next Giant Airlifter Gets an Official Arrival Date

The service expects its next-generation transport aircraft to enter service in fiscal year 2038 and reach initial operating ...
Defense One

USAF plan to fly C-5, C-17s even longer elicits concern

A Nov. 19 solicitation memo says the C-5 Galaxy will fly until 2045 and the C-17 Globemaster until 2075, longer than ...
Trinidad and Tobago Express

As General Caine flies out, 2 US military aircraft reportedly touch down in Tobago

One day after US top military officer General Dan Caine arrived in Trinidad and met with Prime Minister Kamla ...
Aviation Week Network

U.S. Air Force Outlines Next-Gen Airlift Schedule

The U.S. Air Force could field a next-generation airlifter to replace both the Boeing C-17 and Lockheed Martin C-5 as soon as 2038, with a key study set to begin within two years.
The National Interest

The US Air Force’s Two Biggest Cargo Planes Are Preparing for Retirement

The Air Force is preparing for the Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) to replace both aircraft, though it is still around 20 years from active service. The US Air Force plans to replace both of its ...
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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 ...