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Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:37 pm Post subject: IAF receives first Boeing C-17 |
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http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2697
Boeing Transfers 1st C-17 to Indian Air Force
June 11, 2013
The Indian Air Force (IAF) flew its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III to India today, becoming the newest operator of the leading airlifter.
"The C-17 will equip the Indian Air Force with amongst the world's most advanced humanitarian and strategic capabilities," said Air Vice Marshal SRK Nair, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Transport and Helicopters). "We have looked forward to this day when our Indian Air Force flies the first C-17 to its new home in India."
Boeing is on track to deliver four more C-17s to the IAF this year and five in 2014. This first aircraft was transferred today after completion of a flight test program at Edwards Air Force Base in Palmdale, Calif., that began following the Jan. 22 delivery.
"Congratulations to the Indian Air Force on this milestone as India joins the worldwide community of C-17 operators," said Tommy Dunehew, Boeing vice president of Business Development for Mobility, Surveillance and Engagement. "Nations turn to the C-17 for the capability to perform a wide range of operations, from peacekeeping and disaster relief to troop movements from semi-prepared airfields. This aircraft will provide the Indian Air Force with the versatility to augment airlift capability."
Boeing has now delivered 254 C-17s, including 222 to the U.S. Air Force and a total of 32 C-17s to Australia, Canada, India, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations.
Boeing will support the IAF C-17 fleet through the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Performance-Based Logistics contract. The GISP "virtual fleet" arrangement ensures mission readiness by providing all C-17 customers access to an extensive support network for worldwide parts availability and economies of scale.
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:38 am Post subject: |
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http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2745
Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force's 2nd C-17 Globemaster III
July 22, 2013
Boeing delivered the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) second C-17 Globemaster III today, a month after India’s first C-17 arrived in the country and immediately began supporting IAF operations.
This second IAF C-17 also will immediately enter service. India will receive 10 aircraft by 2014.
"Our first C-17 Globemaster III not only signifies a tremendous boost in our strategic airlift capability, but also is poised to form a major component in the IAF's modernization drive,” said Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, Chief of the Indian Air Force. “Because it was delivered mission-ready, it soon undertook its first strategic mission to our Andaman Nicobar Command at Port Blair. I wish to place on record my appreciation to the U.S. government, the U.S. Air Force and the Boeing team for the timely delivery of the aircraft that makes the IAF the world's second-largest operator of the C-17 after the U.S."
Boeing is on schedule to deliver three more IAF C-17s this year and five in 2014. The C-17 can operate in extreme climates, transport large payloads across vast ranges and land on short, austere runways.
“C-17s have an important role in supporting unique Indian Air Force operations in remote locations such as the Himalayas and desert environments," said Nan Bouchard, Boeing vice president and C-17 program manager. "The C-17 provides the versatility to complete any mission, anywhere. We look forward to working with the Indian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force as we deliver the remainder of India’s fleet."
Boeing is supporting the IAF aircraft through the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Performance-Based Logistics contract. The GISP “virtual fleet” arrangement ensures mission readiness by providing all C-17 customers access to an extensive support network for worldwide parts availability and economies of scale.
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Boeing-Delivers-Indian-Air-Forces-3rd-C-17-Globemaster-III
Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force's 3rd C-17 Globemaster III
Aug. 22, 2013
The third Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifter for the Indian Air Force (IAF) departed for India Aug. 20 from the company’s Long Beach facility.
It joins the first and second India C-17 airlifters, which arrived in June and July, respectively. Boeing is on track to deliver two more C-17s to the IAF this year and five in 2014. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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Why do the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." get a 6 engined C-17, and the I.A.F. only get the 4 engined ones ?!!!
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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747-237 wrote: | Why do the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." get a 6 engined C-17, and the I.A.F. only get the 4 engined ones ?!!!
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I thought they were transporting a spare engine by mounting it on the wing, like they do in 747s sometimes.
Then I noticed that there were two wings on the same side but only one tail.
can you explain the pic? _________________ I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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The_Goat wrote: | can you explain the pic? |
weird are the ways of PhotoShop.
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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Aseem wrote: | The_Goat wrote: | can you explain the pic? |
weird are the ways of PhotoShop.
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It's the aircraft used in the new "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." T.V. Show that started last week on Television, here in the States. Pretty special effects on the C-17. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Aseem wrote: | The_Goat wrote: | can you explain the pic? |
weird are the ways of PhotoShop.
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I guessed as much, but know our friend 747-237 too well. He is the last person who would post photoshooped images out here _________________ I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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The_Goat wrote: | Aseem wrote: | The_Goat wrote: | can you explain the pic? |
weird are the ways of PhotoShop.
VT-ASJ |
I guessed as much, but know our friend 747-237 too well. He is the last person who would post photoshooped images out here |
To be fair, he did mention "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." in his post. |
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Though I misspoke - it seems the aircraft is a CXD 23, as seen on the safety card shown in this week's episode _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
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Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 1:27 am Post subject: |
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http://boeing.mediaroom.com/Boeing-Delivers-Indian-Air-Force-s-4th-C-17-Globemaster-III
Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force’s 4th C-17 Globemaster III
Oct. 24, 2013
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fourth Boeing [NYSE: BA] C-17 Globemaster III departs for India from Long Beach on Oct. 19, keeping the company on track to deliver a total of five advanced airlifters to the IAF this year.
Boeing will deliver five more C-17s to India in 2014 to complete the contract.
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.janes.com/article/41255/sixth-indian-c-17-arrives-in-delhi-with-special-cargo
Sixth Indian C-17 arrives
27 July 2014
The Indian Air Force (IAF) received its sixth Boeing C-17 Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft on 28 July.
The remaining four of 10 C-17s it ordered in 2011 for USD4.1 billion will be delivered by the year-end, IAF officials said. The IAF plans to buy at least six more of the strategic airlifters.
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