Like most other human-made machines, constant operation is what keeps airplanes healthy and within spec. That means every time an airplane is about to sit idle for a longer time, special steps must be ...

The first C-17 Globemaster III Boeing produced took to the air in September 1991 and the United States Air Force had first dibs, purchasing a total of 223 of them. Boeing delivered the first C-17 in ...

The BoeingC-17 Globemaster is a marvel of aerodynamic contradictions. It serves as a massive strategic airlifter with a 170-foot wingspan that possesses the nimble, low-speed handling of a much ...

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a program in December 1979, known as the Cargo-Experimental (C-X) competition, as a means of finding a new strategic airlift aircraft that was ...

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 ...

Boeing may restart C-17 production amid rising demand, but high costs, lack of facilities, and uncertain ROI make resuming the line a significant logistical and financial challenge. Boeing delivered ...

You’ve heard of them, but which one of these big jets is the true heavyweight?