Pratt & Whitney has delivered F117 engines for installation on Qatar's first C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
"The introduction of the C-17 into the Qatar fleet expands the international user community for the C-17, which already includes the UK, Australia and Canada," says P&W.
The engine maker adds that it is "standing by ready to support Qatar" as the country introduces this new capability.
Source: Flight Daily News
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