Boeing has joined the forward, centre, aft fuselage and wing assembly of India's first C-17 strategic transport aircraft.
The joining took place before an audience of officials from the Indian government and air force, Boeing said in a statement.
Boeing said the aircraft will enter flight tests next year.
In June 2011, India ordered 10 C-17s through the Foreign Military Sales process.
Source: Flight International
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