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Air Force Expects Next-Generation Airlifter in Service by Early 2040s

The Air Force says it could have a next-generation military transport aircraft in service as soon as 2041, but it still wants ...
The National Interest on MSNOpinion

The US Air Force’s next-generation airlift program is a total nightmare

The C-17 Globemaster III is expected to serve in the US Air Force inventory until 2075—suggesting that the NGAL will not be ...
Defense One

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

The Air Force aims to keep its aging C-5 and C-17 airlifters flying years longer than planned as it awaits a next-gen replacement, officials said in recently released documents. That’s alarming some ...
The National Interest on MSN

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 ...