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US Air Force develops 3D-printed blade devices to slash C-17 fuel consumption
The U.S. Air Force tests 3D-printed Microvane drag-reduction technology on the C-17 Globemaster III, cutting fuel consumption ...
Trump's White House says deportation flights are underway, posting pictures of people being ...
The Pentagon signaled earlier this week that Air Force C-17s could be used to fly deportation flights. That's happening now.
The Aviationist3 天
U.S. Air Force C-17s Might Soon Fly with Drag-Reducing Microvanes, Saving $14 Million in ...
Six aircraft have been modified for a six-month evaluation before the microvanes, small 3D-printed devices similar to thin ...
Simple Flying29 天
6 Reasons The C-17 Globemaster III Will Be Hard To Replace
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is the United States Air Force's second-largest strategic airlifter (after the C-5M Super Galaxy - the largest US airlifter service). The C-17 Globemaster III was ...
The Eastern Herald2 天
US initiates daily deportation flights using military aircraft
In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, the United States has commenced daily deportation flights utilizing ...
Trump Administration Initiates Deportation Flights Using Military Aircraft
The Trump administration has begun deportation flights of immigrants who entered the US illegally, utilizing Air Force C-17 ...
Simple Flying29 天
C-5M Super Galaxy: 5 Big Facts About The US Air Force's Most Massive Aircraft
In the late 1950s, the US Air Force had two transport aircraft considered to be "strategic airlifters." A strategic airlifter is a large aircraft that transports cargo and personnel across continents.