DTN News - INDIA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Transfers 1st C-17 to Indian Air Force

Defense News: DTN News - INDIA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Transfers 1st C-17 to Indian Air Force
>Flight test program completed on schedule
>Airlifter departs for India

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 11, 2013: The Indian Air Force (IAF) flew its first Boeing [NYSE: BA] C-17 Globemaster III to India today, becoming the newest operator of the leading airlifter. 

"The C-17 will equip the Indian Air Force with amongst the world's most advanced humanitarian and strategic capabilities," said Air Vice Marshal SRK Nair, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Transport and Helicopters). "We have looked forward to this day when our Indian Air Force flies the first C-17 to its new home in India."

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 program at Edwards Air Force Base in Palmdale, Calif., that began following the Jan. 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."

Boeing has now delivered 254 C-17s, including 222 to the U.S. Air Force and a total of 32 C-17s to Australia, Canada, India, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations.

Boeing will support the IAF C-17 fleet through the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Performance-Based Logistics contract. The GISP "virtual fleet" arrangement ensures mission readiness by providing all C-17 customers access to an extensive support network for worldwide parts availability and economies of scale.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $33 billion business with 59,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

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Cindy Anderson
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security
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Amrita Dhindsa
India Communications
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DTN News - INDIA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force's 1st C-17 To Flight Test

Defense News: DTN News - INDIA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers Indian Air Force's 1st C-17 To Flight Test

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 23, 2013: Boeing [NYSE: BA] on Jan. 22 delivered -- on schedule -- the first of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airlifters for the Indian Air Force (IAF). India's first C-17 will now enter a U.S. Air Force flight test program at Edwards Air Force Base in Palmdale, Calif. Boeing is on track to deliver four more C-17s to the IAF this year and five in 2014.

"The C-17 met the stipulated airlift requirements of the Indian Air Force when it flew field evaluation trials in India during June 2010," said Air Commodore Sanjay Nimesh, Air Attaché at the Embassy of India. "It was exciting to see the C-17 fly again, this time with Indian Air Force markings, as the airlifter completed its first-flight milestone on Jan. 11. We look forward to the day that the first IAF C-17 flies over India."

"The C-17's ability to operate in extremely hot and cold climates; transport large payloads across vast ranges; and land on short, austere runways makes it ideal for India's airlift needs," said Nan Bouchard, Boeing vice president and C-17 program manager. "We value our continued partnership with India and the U.S. government and will provide dedicated support as India's first C-17 enters flight testing."

India's Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with the U.S. government on June 15, 2011, to acquire 10 C-17 airlifters, making India the largest C-17 customer outside the United States. The governments finalized the Foreign Military Sales contract for the airframe on June 6, 2012.

Boeing has delivered 250 C-17s worldwide, including 218 to the U.S. Air Force active duty, Guard and Reserve units. A total of 32 C-17s have been delivered to Australia, Canada, India, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations.

Boeing will support the IAF C-17 fleet through the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Performance-Based Logistics contract. The GISP "virtual fleet" arrangement ensures mission readiness by providing all C-17 customers access to an extensive support network for worldwide parts availability and economies of scale. This brings spares and support closer to the point of use and makes the C-17 more affordable to own and operate.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 60,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

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Amrita Dhindsa
India Communications
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amrita.dhindsa@boeing.com

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DTN News - UAE DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers 5th C-17 to UAE Air Force And Air Defence

Defense News: DTN News - UAE DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers 5th C-17 to UAE Air Force And Air Defence
 *C-17 airlifters delivered to United Arab Emirates in 2011; 6th scheduled for delivery in 2012
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Boeing
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 22, 2012: Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered a fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence earlier this month. The UAE accepted delivery of four C-17s in 2011 and has one more airlifter on order for delivery later this year.

"It's amazing to see all that the UAE has accomplished with its fleet of C-17s in such a short time, including standing up a new base; qualifying three aircraft commanders and four mission-ready loadmasters; and conducting humanitarian aid and peacekeeping missions," said Bob Ciesla, Boeing Airlift vice president and C-17 program manager. 

"We're proud to be a part of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence mission long after each C-17 is delivered. With a mission-capable rate above 90 percent, UAE C-17s are ready to save lives and deliver hope whenever they are needed."

The UAE, Boeing's sixth international C-17 customer, received its first airlifter on May 10, 2011. Since that time, the UAE Air Force and Air Defence C-17 fleet has amassed more than 2,000 flight hours and carried more than 3,000 passengers and nearly 4 million pounds of cargo.

As a part of the worldwide C-17 "virtual fleet," UAE C-17s are supported through the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP), a Performance-Based Logistics agreement. The GISP arrangement provides the highest airlift mission-capable rate at one of the lowest costs per flying hour.

Boeing has delivered 243 C-17s worldwide, including 216 to the U.S. Air Force active duty, Guard and Reserve units. A total of 27 C-17s have been delivered to Australia, Canada, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations. India has 10 C-17s on order for delivery in 2013 and 2014.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 61,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

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Cindy Anderson
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
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Fakher Daghestani
Middle East Communications
Boeing International Corporation
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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: AMC Aims To Increase Casualty Survivability In Afghanistan

Defense News: DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: AMC Aims To Increase Casualty Survivability In Afghanistan
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources by Roger Drinnon - Air Mobility Command Public Affairs
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 8, 2012: Air Mobility Command is working jointly with other U.S. military services to improve emergency care for service members critically injured in combat by employing newly-developed Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Teams. 

These are three-member teams, each comprised of a highly-trained emergency medicine physician and two certified registered nurse anesthetists or critical care nurses, now providing point-of-injury care and treatment during tactical evacuation of severely-injured troops in Afghanistan. Although only one such team is currently deployed to Afghanistan, more are expected to deploy in May.

"TCCETs provide initial emergency trauma care and resuscitation capabilities beyond those of field medics and flight medics," said Brig. Gen. Bart O. Iddins, AMC command surgeon. "Providing more advanced trauma care and aggressive resuscitation at the point-of-injury and throughout the evacuation process greatly increases the likelihood of patient survival from injuries deemed critical and immediately life-threatening, but potentially survivable."

AMC is the lead agency for military Aeromedical Evacuation worldwide. Within U.S. Central Command, AE missions are normally flown by air mobility aircrews and medical teams aboard C-17, KC-135, or C-130 aircraft, although essentially any AMC aircraft can be configured for these missions. AE crews have successfully completed more than 186,000 patient movements since the onset of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

However, successful evacuation of the injured remains a joint service effort. Emergency tactical movement of patients from point-of-injury or remote combat outposts often involves rotary-wing aircraft, such as Black Hawk helicopters flown by U.S. Army personnel.

Over time, a combination of highly effective body armor, first-responder Tactical Combat Casualty Care/Self-Aid and Buddy Care, rapid casualty evacuation from the battlefield, a highly-integrated trauma system of forward surgical teams and theater hospitals, timely AE and Critical Care Air Transport have resulted in the highest casualty survival rate in the history of modern warfare. In fact, U.S. casualties have a 95 percent chance of survival once they enter the theater medical system, according to Joint Theater Trauma Registry data.

The need for tactical critical care evacuation is driven by casualty data that indicates many deaths are occurring from severe yet potentially "survivable" injuries in the pre-hospital environment. Feedback from the field also indicates severely-traumatized, post-surgical and resuscitative-care patients frequently require treatment exceeding the capability of flight medics who typically provide medical care during intra-theater patient movement. In August 2011, the Defense Health Board tasked all services to develop and implement solutions to close the critical care gap during all phases of en route casualty care starting from the point of injury. Specialized, highly-trained Tactical Critical Care Evacuation Teams are a solution.

In addition to their standard medical training and specialized qualifications, TCCET members complete additional emergency medical training courses, including: Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Advanced Trauma Life Support; Pediatric Advanced Life Support; and Critical Care Air Transport Team qualification via the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills. Members also complete the Joint En Route Care Course and Joint Forces Combat Trauma Management Course, as well as five weeks of intense Combat Skills Training necessary to ensure the safety of patients and fellow team members in hostile environments.

Iddins said feedback from redeploying teams and other services will be the key to developing collaborative, joint solutions to tactical critical care patient evacuation. He said AMC will refine the TCCET concept as lives are saved and teams return with recommendations on how best to train members and integrate TCCETs into the en route care system.

"We will continue to gather data to determine the most effective team composition and methods," said Iddins. "Lessons learned from redeploying TCCETs are being used to improve training and equipment development as well as to finalize the overall concept of operations and related tactics, techniques and procedures."

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DTN News - U.K. DEFENSE NEWS: UK To Buy Another Boeing C-17 Military Plane

Defense News: DTN News - U.K. DEFENSE NEWS: UK To Buy Another Boeing C-17 Military Plane
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources RAF / British Ministry of Defence (MoD)
 (NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 9, 2012: The aircraft, which will cost £200m, will be based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire along with the other aircraft in the fleet which are operated by 99 Squadron. The multi-million pound C-17 aircraft can fly over 4,500 nautical miles, meaning it can fly directly from Helmand Province to the UK.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said:

"The C-17 has shown its worth in Afghanistan ensuring that our troops are given the fastest, most efficient passage home. It is a vastly impressive aircraft that can carry three Apache helicopters, or take a whole Chinook helicopter. This latest addition to the RAF fleet will further strengthen the vital airbridge between Britain and Afghanistan, ensuring critical deliveries are made to the front line.

“Buying equipment off-the-shelf allows us to quickly deliver equipment that our troops need on operations at best value prices for the tax payer and is a great example of the White Paper, announced last week, in action.”

As well as transporting troops and equipment, C-17s can also be converted rapidly to offer Intensive Care provision in support of the Aeromedical Airbridge. One aircraft is on standby 24-hours a day to fly seriously injured personnel back to the UK at short notice. The aircraft can also be deployed to help with humanitarian and disaster relief efforts around the world.

Photographs:

Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraft.

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Boeing Ten C-17 Transport Aircrafts For Indian Air Force

Defense News: DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Boeing Ten C-17 Transport Aircrafts For Indian Air Force
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources  DTN News & U.S. DoD February 2, 2012
 (NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 2, 2012: The Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $1,781,413,723 firm-fixed-price contract for a modification is a Foreign Military Sales requirement for the Indian Air Force.  

Ten C-17 aircraft will be procured for the IAF.  The location of the performance is Long Beach, Calif.  

Work is expected to be completed by Jul. 28, 2014.  ASC/WLMK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8614-06-D-2006, DO 0009).

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