The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most successful military transport aircraft in modern history. Renowned for its strategic lift capabilities, global reach, and versatility, it has served as the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s heavy airlift fleet for decades. Yet in 2015, Boeing shut down the production line for this workhorse aircraft. Nearly a decade later, reports have surfaced that Boeing is reconsidering a restart of the C-17 production line. Why did it stop? And what has changed to reignite interest in this powerful airlifter?