Aircraft
Last C-17 Produced in California Departs Boeing's Plant
The final aircraft assembled in Long Beach is destined for the Qatar Emiri Air Force, which will operate eight of the four-engine transports.
The final C-17 produced in Long Beach takes off. Boeing said nine of 10 'white tail' C-17s it produced have been claimed. (Photo: Boeing)
The final C-17 produced in Long Beach takes off. Boeing said nine of 10 'white tail' C-17s it produced have been claimed. (Photo: Boeing)

The final C-17 Globemaster III airlifter produced in Long Beach, Calif., departed Boeing’s assembly facility on November 29, marking the end of production there. Hundreds of Boeing employees and other spectators watched as the aircraft destined for the Qatar Emiri Air Force left for Boeing’s facility in San Antonio, Texas, from where it will be delivered early next year.