Gigantic US Air Force plane declares mid-air emergency and starts 'dumping fuel' over Europe

The $200 million aircraft declared an emergency squawk just shortly after it had taken off from a US air force base in ...
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Air Force tests eight C-17 rapid launches to prove deployment speed, not fleet size

A single base of 40 C-17s can make a decision in Washington turn airborne aircraft almost without prior warning. It is that ...
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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 ...

Here’s How Much Thrust Each Of The C-17’s 4 Engines Have

The C-17's four powerful and reliable engines make it one of the most important aircraft in the Air Force.
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U.S. Air Force Considering Bringing Forward C-17 Replacement

U.S. Air Force Considering Bringing Forward C-17 Replacement is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your ...