USAF Plans C-17 Cockpit Upgrades, New Communications Capability

U.S. Air Force

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The U.S. Air Force has outlined two new updates to its Boeing C-17 airlifter fleet, looking to modernize its cockpit and bring on a new mission as the Globemaster III is expected to fly for another 50 years. The service on Dec. 19 announced it is awarding Boeing a $265 million contract for a flight...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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