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The Indian Air Force flew its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III to India today.
“The C-17 will equip the Indian Air Force with amongst the world's most advanced humanitarian and strategic capabilities,” Air Vice-Marshal SRK Nair, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Transport and Helicopters), said in a release.
"We have looked forward to this day when our Indian Air Force flies the first C-17 to its new home in India," he added.
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 programme at Edwards Air Force Base in Palmdale, California, that began following the January 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," he added.
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