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Jul 23 2020

NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Program expands C-17 training capability with Boeing services contract


This award marks the first NATO C-17 training devices located at Pápa Air Base, Hungary.


Luxembourg, 23 July 2020 - Boeing will provide NAMP with aircrew training support for the Strategic Airlift Capability's multinational fleet of C-17 aircraft under a new U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sale contract for a C-17 Weapon System Trainer (WST) stationed at Pápa Air Base, Hungary. The comprehensive training support includes C-17 training devices, courseware and spares.


"The NATO Airlift Management Programme provides Strategic Airlift Capability nations with full life cycle management for aircraft and facilities, embodying of collective ownership and Smart Defence," said Gregory Clark, programme manager, NATO Airlift Management Programme. "The aircrew training partnership with Boeing will ensure ongoing readiness of C-17 aircrews to our member Nations."
This first C-17 training device for Pápa Air Base will allow for agile aircrew and engine maintenance training and reduce the time and costs associated with travel, while ensuring aircrew readiness.


"We are excited to continue our partnership with NATO and expand its C-17 aircrew training capability," said Mark Hayes, Boeing Global Services Pápa, Hungary base manager. "This regional training location will enable the Strategic Airlift Capability to add velocity to aircrew training and proficiency, maintain training readiness, and provide the flexibility to deliver European airlift for decades to come."


Boeing's C-17 WST includes an air vehicle station and loadmaster station, both with instructor operator stations; a core integrated processor task trainer; and computer-based training and courseware. Two years of initial spares to support the training device are also included.


This C-17 training device includes innovative technology with upgrades to the visual system and glass mirror display system expanding the total field of view. Boeing is also incorporating technology enhancements to address obsolescence and concurrency with latest aircraft block configuration. NATO C-17 training at Pápa Air Base is expected to begin in 2022.

NATO Airlift Management (NAM) Program expands C-17 training capability with Boeing services contract

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