Boeing delivered the last C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter destined for the US Air Force on 12 September at its plant in Long Beach, California.
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The aircraft is the last of 223 examples ordered for the service, but production continues for foreign orders of the aircraft.
“We are continuing the legacy by building C-17s for our partner nations, and we will continue to work with the US Air Force to ensure their aircraft deliver top performance into the future,” says Nan Bouchard, Boeing’s C-17 programme manager.
There are 34 additional C-17s being operated by Australia, Canada, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, NATO’s 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability and India. Production of C-17s continues for India.
Boeing has said previously that it expects further foreign orders for the aircraft.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
