The U.S. Air Force tests 3D-printed Microvane drag-reduction technology on the C-17 Globemaster III, cutting fuel consumption ...
The Pentagon signaled earlier this week that Air Force C-17s could be used to fly deportation flights. That's happening now.
Six aircraft have been modified for a six-month evaluation before the microvanes, small 3D-printed devices similar to thin ...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the first of the flights on Friday morning, posting photos of people in restraints being boarded onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs.
The implementation of microvanes is set to significantly bolster operational capabilities across the Department of the Air Force and enhance the effectiveness of the USAF C-17 fleet. Microvanes ...