Two giants. Two nations. One race to rule the skies. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan and the Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy were ...

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy remains one of the largest production aircraft to have ever flown, but whereas the 747's size has become a hindrance, the C-5's immense size is what makes it an integral part ...

The US Air Force (USAF) has successfully tested a new aerial refuelling technique known as reverse flow, in which a transport aircraft transfers jet fuel to a tanker. The demonstration, which took ...

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

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — Maintainers from the 60th Maintenance Squadron and 349th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, along with engineering and engineering support contractors from the C-5 System Program ...

A C-5M Super Galaxy successfully reverse-refueled a KC-10 Extender, demonstrating a new emergency readiness procedure. This method allows for more tankers to be available for refueling fighter or ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A C-5M aircraft from Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee landed safely after losing its tire upon take off Tuesday night. Westover ARB spokesperson Rodney B. Furr told ...

Big planes are nothing new, but a Colorado startup unveiled plans for a 109-meter long cargo plane that can carry fully ...

The USAF utilizes many cargo planes, but few measure up to the C-17 Globemaster's capabilities. There are larger, but it's not just about its payload capacity.

The contract covers a range of technical and engineering services tied to the C-5M Super Galaxy transport fleet. It includes engineering investigations, deficiency resolution concepts, ...

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 ...