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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Boeing Delivers Qatar Emiri Air Force's 4th C-17 Globemaster III

C-17 Globemaster III |Boeing delivered the Qatar Emiri Air Force's fourth C-17 Globemaster III today in Long Beach. The delivery reflects Qatar's agreement with the U.S. government to acquire two additional C-17s, which brings the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) fleet of the world's most advanced airlifters to a total of four as the C-17 continues to attract orders worldwide. Qatar received its third airlifter earlier this year.

"The C-17's reliability, along with its unique strategic and tactical capabilities, has expanded our reach and ability to support missions worldwide on a moment's notice," said Brig. Gen. Ahmed Al-Malki, head of Qatar's airlift committee.

"Doubling our fleet strengthens our ability to support humanitarian, disaster-relief and peacekeeping missions."

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