How The US Air Force Sustains 222 C-17 Globemasters With No New Builds In 2026
The C-17 remains vital to US military airlift, but can modernization keep the aging Globemaster flying until 2078?
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The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has been a cornerstone of the United States (US) military airlift for more than three decades, transporting troops, heavy equipment, and vital supplies to locations worldwide. However, with production ending in 2015 and the fleet requiring continued sustainment and modernization, the US Air Force faces the challenge of keeping the aircraft operational for decades to come.
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- 61 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 30, 2026
- Byline
- Christian P. Martin
- Source
- Simple Flying