C-17 Globemaster III (IAF)

[Blackwater]

There is port over the head for inflight refueling...

Now Q arises, does our IL-78 refuelers compatible to refuel these C-17 or the new airbus A-330 MRTT???

 

[Kunal Biswas]

A-330MRTT can do, IL-78 are only good for fighters and C-130J..

Now Q arises, does our IL-78 refuelers compatible to refuel these C-17 or the new airbus A-330 MRTT???

 

[Blackwater]

A-330MRTT can do, IL-78 are only good for fighters and C-130J..

it means we have to rely on A-330 to refill C-17. and A-330 is still not finalized:cool2::cool2:

 

[Vishwarupa]

C-17 a major component of IAF modernisation drive: Browne

The Boeing C-17 globe master military transport aircraft, being inducted into the Indian Air Force forms a major component of its modernisation effort, the visiting IAF Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne said.

"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 modernisation drive," Browne said yesterday after receiving delivery of second C-17 aircraft from Boeing in Long Beach, California.

The first of the 10 C-17s bought from America's Boeing company were inducted into the IAF a month ago.

Boeing will deliver three more C-17s this year and another five in 2014. All 10 C-17s are being purchased from Boeing at an estimated cost of USD 4.1 billion.

The C-17, which would replace the ageing fleet of Russian-built cargo planes, can operate in extreme climates, transport large payloads across vast ranges and land on short, austere runways.

"Because it was delivered mission-ready, it soon undertook its first strategic mission to our Andaman Nicobar Command at Port Blair," Browne said.

"I wish to place on record my appreciation to the US government, the US 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 US," he said in a statement.

C-17s have an important role in supporting unique IAF 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 US Air Force as we deliver the remainder of India's fleet," he said.

Boeing so far has delivered 255 C-17s, including 222 to the US Air Force, and a total of 33 to Australia, Canada, India, Qatar, the UAE, Britain and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nation
C-17 a major component of IAF modernisation drive: Browne - Indian Express

 

[nirranj]

Will Browne's visit help finalize the follow on order for a further 6 crafts??

I hope IAF buys 6 more... and the window for follow on order is fast closing...

 

[Neil]

PHOTOS: IAF Accepts 2nd Boeing C-17

 

[arnabmit]

Boeing approves one more year of C-17 production on anticipated orders from India and Australia | idrw.org

Boeing has started building as many as 12 more C-17 airlifters in anticipation of signing new orders from international customers, possibly extending the Long Beach, California production line by more than a year.

The company's second quarter earnings report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission notes that as of 30 June $620 million is obligated in inventory and potential termination liabilities for the next batch of aircraft.

The note confirms that Boeing leadership decided in the second quarter to continue building C-17s beyond the aircraft already on contract for delivery through September of next year.

"As in the past, Boeing is investing company funds on long-lead components to protect the continued affordable production of C-17 aircraft in anticipation of additional orders from international customers," the company says in a statement to Flightglobal.

Boeing has confirmed orders to continue building C-17s into the third quarter of 2014. If it builds all 12 C-17 as unsold "white tails", production could continue into the fourth quarter of 2015, based on current output of 10 per year.

Boeing says it is in discussions with a range of new and existing customers, although previous reports have linked the C-17 to additional orders from India and Australia and possible new orders from Saudi Arabia and Singapore.

The C-17"²s supply chain is already starting to build the unclaimed hulls, as production system requires an 18-month lead time for early parts and materials.

David Kornblatt, chief financial officer and executive vice president of Triumph Group, which owns C-17 supplier Vought, said in a recent teleconference with analysts that production has already begun on the next batch of aircraft.

"Now we've been given authorization to go ahead and build airplanes," Kornblatt says. "What we hear from [Boeing] is that they're confident that the next [block of 10 aircraft] is going to get sold."

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So the IAF follow-on order might actually happen!

 

[SilentKiller]

Boeing approves one more year of C-17 production on anticipated orders from India and Australia | idrw.org

Boeing has started building as many as 12 more C-17 airlifters in anticipation of signing new orders from international customers, possibly extending the Long Beach, California production line by more than a year.

The company's second quarter earnings report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission notes that as of 30 June $620 million is obligated in inventory and potential termination liabilities for the next batch of aircraft.

The note confirms that Boeing leadership decided in the second quarter to continue building C-17s beyond the aircraft already on contract for delivery through September of next year.

"As in the past, Boeing is investing company funds on long-lead components to protect the continued affordable production of C-17 aircraft in anticipation of additional orders from international customers," the company says in a statement to Flightglobal.

Boeing has confirmed orders to continue building C-17s into the third quarter of 2014. If it builds all 12 C-17 as unsold "white tails", production could continue into the fourth quarter of 2015, based on current output of 10 per year.

Boeing says it is in discussions with a range of new and existing customers, although previous reports have linked the C-17 to additional orders from India and Australia and possible new orders from Saudi Arabia and Singapore.

The C-17"²s supply chain is already starting to build the unclaimed hulls, as production system requires an 18-month lead time for early parts and materials.

David Kornblatt, chief financial officer and executive vice president of Triumph Group, which owns C-17 supplier Vought, said in a recent teleconference with analysts that production has already begun on the next batch of aircraft.

"Now we've been given authorization to go ahead and build airplanes," Kornblatt says. "What we hear from [Boeing] is that they're confident that the next [block of 10 aircraft] is going to get sold."

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So the IAF follow-on order might actually happen!

and people say indians are taking away all jobs from US....

don't want to offend anyone!!

 

[TrueSpirit]

it means we have to rely on A-330 to refill C-17. and A-330 is still not finalized:cool2::cool2:

Last I heard, commercial negotiations were on anvil.../.

 

[Neil]

US, India Consider C-17 Exchange


Pacific Air Forces Commander Gen. Hawk Carlisle said the United States and India are considering an exchange program for their respective C-17 units. "There are opportunities for us to learn from each other," Carlisle told reporters during a July 29 meeting in Washington, D.C. He noted, however, that the exchange is not yet a done deal.



The Indians "are doing some pretty neat things," with their newly acquired C-17s, he said. For example, they regularly land the C-17 and deliver cargo on runways that are located at 11,000 feet to 13,000 feet in elevation, which is "harrowing" for larger cargo aircraft, he said. India received its first C-17 in June. It took delivery of its second one on July 22 from manufacturer Boeing, announced the company. India has 10 C-17s on order; they are slated for delivery by 2014.


US, India Consider C-17 Exchange | idrw.org

 

[WMD]

Boeing to Deliver 3 More C-17 by year end​

Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken possession of second C-17 Globemaster III recently, barely a month after India's first C-17 arrived in the country , Boeing plans to deliver three more C-17 Globemaster III by end of 2013 bringing IAF C-17 fleet strength to five and plans to deliver remaining five C-17 in 2014 .

The C-17 which can operate in extreme climates and transport large payloads across vast ranges and land on short, austere runways will have an important role in supporting unique Indian Air Force operations in remote locations such as the Himalayas and desert environments.

IAF is expected to place a follow up order of Six more aircrafts most likely in 2014 and expecting Indian order , Boeing already has extended Production run of C-17 Globemaster III by one more year before Production of C-17 Globemaster III is halted since major orders of Us Military has already been fulfilled by Boeing .

IAF and USAF are also considering C-17 Exchange Program , where Pilots and Aircrews from both air forces will be deputed in C-17 Squadrons of each others forces, to develop deeper military collaborations between two forces . IAF even with fleet of 10 aircrafts are world's second-largest operator of the C-17 after the US.

Boeing to Deliver 3 More C-17 by year end | idrw.org

 

[lookieloo]

and people say indians are taking away all jobs from US....

don't want to offend anyone!!

None taken.

 

[asianobserve]

Maybe the guys at IAF can try this kind of landing...

 

[Sridhar]

Boeing delivers third C-17 to IAF

Boeing delivers third C-17 to IAF - The Times of India

 

[sob]

This is good news. One procurement which is unfolding exactly as per schedule.

Looking at the future IAF should go in for the additional numbers, delivery can be confirmed later depending on the financial position.

 

[sob]

Maybe the guys at IAF can try this kind of landing...

Looks like Afghanistan to me. the capability of this aircraft continues to amaze me.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

IAF Should get as many as C17 they can ..

These are invaluable to move troops and logistics ..

 

[arnabmit]

Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force 3rd C-17 Globemaster III | idrw.org

The third Boeing [NYSE: BA] 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.

In operation since 1991, the C-17 is a large, versatile military transport aircraft able to carry heavy, oversize loads long distances and land on rough and unprepared surfaces. It has been used in humanitarian and military missions around the world and recently surpassed 2.6 million flight hours.

Boeing has delivered 256 C-17s, including 222 to the U.S. Air Force and a total of 34 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.

 

[arnabmit]

Only problem is that GoI will take double the time to decide on follow-on orders than what Boeing would take to deliver 10 C-17s

IAF Should get as many as C17 they can ..

These are invaluable to move troops and logistics ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Lets hope for the best for now ..

Only problem is that GoI will take double the time to decide on follow-on orders than what Boeing would take to deliver 10 C-17s