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C-17 aircraft for the Indian air force

New Delhi, India - While the Ilyushin Il-76s remain grounded

While the Russian-built Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft are still grounded during the inquiry on Sunday, November 1, accident (see AVIONEWS), the Indian air force (IAF) would be thinking to purchase Boeing C-17 Globemaster III transport airplanes from the USA. Being larger, as explained yesterday by former commander Raghu Rajan to the Indian site "8ak.in", these aircraft would allow the Iaf to carry more...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111086
Rome, Italy, 11/09/2009 12:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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