Boeing Transfers 1st C-17 to Indian Air Force

LONG BEACH, Calif., 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, shown here, 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. Boeing is on track to deliver four more C-17s to the IAF this year and five in 2014.