Boeing Global Services has signed a memorandum of understanding with AI data optimisation specialist Pelico to explore new ways of modernising C-17A Globemaster III heavy maintenance planning and execution. The collaboration aims to shorten depot maintenance cycles, improve fleet availability and deliver more predictable aircraft turnaround times. Boeing and Pelico will assess whether AI-enabled scheduling, […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm27 Jul
How new tech and predictive software is future-proofing the fleet.
Why can the C-17 land on short runways?
With years of intense usage, Washington is increasingly questioning how long the existing C-17 can be sustained and if new production is necessary.
The C-17's short-field landing capability comes from a system that no other military transport uses. It also creates a noise problem.
The incredible engineering of the USAF's unique airlifter.
Lack of a Western successor and growing airlift demands have put the Globemaster III back into the discussion
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier14 Jun