The C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy are two iconic cargo planes currently serving in the United States military, transporting ...

In 2025, the C-5 still leads in raw payload and range, while the C-17 dominates in flexibility and access, two giants that shape modern air mobility.

Although the C-17 Globemaster III had its maiden flight in 1991, it took four more years until the first C-17 squadron became ...

The head of air mobility for the US Air Force (USAF) says the service is eyeing the mid-2040s to field a new strategic airlifter. The still-conceptual transport is envisioned as succeeding both the ...

The Air Force is preparing for the Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) to replace both aircraft, though it is still around 20 years from active service. The US Air Force plans to replace both of its ...