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The U.S. Air Force says it estimates a fleet of Next Generation Airlift (NGAL) aircraft will be flying operational missions by the 2040-2041 timeframe.

C-17 Will Fly Until 80 Years Old Under New USAF Airlifter Strategy

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 21, 2025

The giant WindRunner cargo jet concept was shown off for the Air Force.

Giant WindRunner Cargo Jet Concept Shown Off To USAF

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 26, 2025

The U.S. Air Force is currently looking toward a single next-generation airlifter to supplant both the C-17A Globemaster III and the C-5M Galaxy, starting in the mid-2040s.

C-17 and C-5 Cargo Planes Will Be Replaced With One Aircraft: USAF

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 23, 2025

Lockheed Once Pitched the Massive C-5 as a Flying Command Center

Lockheed Once Pitched the Massive C-5 as a Flying Command Center

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jul 3, 2020

Air Force Now Wants to Get Sidelined C-5 Galaxy Transports Back In the Air

Air Force Now Wants to Get Sidelined C-5 Galaxy Transports Back In the Air

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 29, 2019

USAF Wants More Airlift Capacity But With C-17 Out Of Production What Could Provide It?

USAF Wants More Airlift Capacity But With C-17 Out Of Production What Could Provide It?

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 5, 2019

Video Emerges Of C-5 Galaxy Making A Nose Gear Up Landing At Lackland Air Force Base

Video Emerges Of C-5 Galaxy Making A Nose Gear Up Landing At Lackland Air Force Base

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Aug 8, 2018

This Air Force Spoof On MTV Cribs Offers A Great Tour Of The C-5 Galaxy

This Air Force Spoof On MTV Cribs Offers A Great Tour Of The C-5 Galaxy

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on May 16, 2018