Click here - to select or create a menu

Naval News

SHIELD AFRICA 2021
  • News
  • Event News
    • Euronaval 2020
    • SNA 2020
    • MADEX 2019
    • PACIFIC 2019
  • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Advertising
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Home» News»US Navy receives 17th and final C-40 transport aircraft
The US Navy’s 17th C-40A aircraft, delivered September 26, leaves the Boeing facility in Seattle, Washington on its way to U.S. Naval Reserve Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 57 in San Diego, California. (Credit: NAVAIR)

US Navy receives 17th and final C-40 transport aircraft

The US Navy’s C-40 fleet has undergone some major changes in the last few months - adding two airplanes, one squadron and completing its current planned aircraft procurements, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) press office said on October 22.

Nathan Gain 28 Oct 2019

NAVAIR press release


The Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) took delivery of the Navy’s 16th aircraft in June and 17th aircraft on September 26. The Navy’s latest C-40A aircraft will be assigned to U.S. Naval Reserve Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 57.

These last two deliveries have allowed the C-40 fleet to realign and expand its horizons. “The C-40 plays an important role in the Navy Unique Fleet Essential Airlift (NUFEA) fleet,” said CAPT Steve Nassau, PMA-207 Program Manager. “These extremely flexible logistics support aircraft are an integral part of every type of maritime mission, from humanitarian assistance to long-range, high priority deliveries.”

The sixth Navy C-40 squadron was established last month. VR-51, nicknamed the Windjammers, deploying from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, received two C-40 aircraft from the fleet.  The squadron will be fully operational in October, following receipt of its “Safe for Flight” certification.

“The Safe for Flight certification is an entire program overview in which the government ensures that all contractor, air crew, and government operating procedures are in place and functioning correctly,” said Darwin Lazo, PMA-207 Medium Lift DAPML. “It is the final certification for a new squadron.”

VR-51 will soon begin entering the VR deployment rotation.

“There is always a C-40 deployed to US Central Command (CENTCOM), US European Command (EUCOM) and US Pacific Command (PACOM) to meet mission requirements,” said Donna Elliott, PMA-207 Medium Lift IPTL.

Over the past year, the C-40 fleet logged 24,374 hours of flight time, completed 1,555 missions, transported 95,746 passengers and 20,012,934 tons of cargo. In doing so, the aircraft has maintained a 90% readiness rating and has played a vital role in providing military transport not available with contract or commercial carriers. The C-40, a commercial derivative of the Boeing 737-700C, is the mainstay of the Navy’s medium lift capability.

Boeing C-40 US Navy 2019-10-28
Tags Boeing C-40 US Navy
Facebook Twitter Stumble linkedin Pinterest More

Authors

Posted by : Nathan Gain
Nathan is based in Namur, Belgium. He holds an MA in modern history with a minor in international relations from the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL – Belgium). Fascinated by military history he naturally turned to the defense sector after graduating and is particularly interested in Northern European and Belgian defense issues as well as in anything related to naval aviation.

Related Articles

U.S., French Carrier Strike Groups Conduct Dual Carrier Operations

U.S., French Carrier Strike Groups Conduct Dual Carrier Operations

Naval News Staff 15 Apr 2021
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG), began dual-carrier flight operations with the French Navy (Marine Nationale) Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group in the Arabian Sea, April 13.
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Is In Same League as US Navy’s Ford Class

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Is In Same League as US Navy’s Ford Class

H I Sutton 15 Apr 2021
A new aircraft carrier being built in Shanghai is significantly larger than the current two ...
Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon MPA arrived at Boeing facilities

Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon MPA arrived at Boeing facilities

Naval News Staff 14 Apr 2021
The first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway arrived on April 12 at Boeing facilities in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas, marking a major milestone in the production of the first of five Poseidons for the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Legal / Privacy Policy
About Us
Contact Us

Copyright © 2021 Naval News
All Rights Reserved