US Air Force Eyes Next-Generation Airlifter Entry To Service By Early 2040s

The United States Air Force (USAF) aims to introduce its next-generation airlifter (NGAL) in the early 2040s. The NGAL program is still in the early stages of defining its requirements, but it has already emphasized the need for greater speed and enhanced operational flexibility. Ultimately, the new aircraft will be expected to replace both the Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy and the Boeing C-17A Globemaster III.