Boeing delivers UAE's fourth C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing delivered the UAE's first three C-17s in May, June and July of this year and will deliver two more in 2012.

The C-17 provides the UAE military with the versatility and reliability needed to complete its mission requirements. Colonel Ahmed Al Mazmi, the staff engineer who officially accepted the fourth C-17 for the UAE said: "The C-17 is the ideal choice for us, as it can handle the vast distances and climate extremes in which our aircraft operate."

Bob Ciesla, Boeing C-17 programme manager said: "Boeing and its partnership of suppliers worldwide are proud that the UAE continues to show its commitment to the C-17.

"Every humanitarian mission that the UAE Air Force flies around the world with its C-17s is another confirmation of the unique capabilities of this airlifter."

The UAE's first three C-17s have been engaged in multiple global missions to deliver humanitarian aid to the victims of natural disasters, and have supported military missions where needed and requested by allies.

The C-17 is able to transport payloads up to 170,000 pounds, can fly 2,400 nautical miles without refueling and can be used to transport troops and brigades for airdrop missions and to conduct aeromedical evaluations.

As a member of the worldwide C-17 'virtual fleet', the UAE's C-17s are supported through the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership, a performance based logistics program. The GSP 'virtual fleet' arrangement ensures mission readiness by providing all C-17 customers - with varied fleet sizes - access to an extensive support network for worldwide parts availability and economies of scale when purchasing materials.