Considering Boeing's entire ecosystem connected to the C-17 Globemaster was dismantled at its former manufacturing location, even the most optimistic C-17 fans have given up on a possible revival ...

The first of two Boeing C-17 Globemasters destined for the Kuwait Air Force has emerged from the production line at Long Beach, Calif. Boeing has not yet formally announced Kuwait as a customer ...

The C-17's production lasted well over two decades, with the first unit making its maiden flight in 1991. Boeing had made a total of 279 C-17s, of which 275 continue to remain in service as of 2025.