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Rare Rear-Engined Quadjet: The Story Of The Lockheed JetStar
The aircraft has a long and varied history, catering to VIP and military operators alike.
Faster Than A Bullet: What's The SR-71 Blackbird's Top Speed?
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is retired and being relpaced by the SR-72 UAV.
Looking Back At The Not So Unique Nature Of New Aircraft Incidents
The recent grounding of the 737 MAX 9 in the context of other infamous new aircraft mishaps.
World's Only Flying Lockheed Neptune Follows Southern Cross HARS Return
The HARS Museum south of Sydney is returning the Lockheed Neptune 273 to service with flights on Friday and Saturday.
5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of
The world of military cargo aviation is more dynamic than you might expect.
What Made The Lockheed SR-71C Hybrid Trainer Aircraft Unique?
The Blackbird SR-71C was a one-off variant formed from two other aircraft.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Is It A Bigger Plane Than The Airbus A380?
The United States military's largest aircraft versus the world's largest passenger airliner.
Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?
It has been more than 15 years since the type last operated scheduled passenger services, but what about other uses?
The Mystery Of Santiago Flight 513 That Landed 35 Years Late
This urban legend has quite a story behind it.
What's The Latest With Elvis Presley's Private Jet That A YouTuber Is Turning Into An RV?
After spending nearly a quarter of a million on the jet, Jimmys World is turning it into an innovative on-road vehicle.
53 Years Since Its First Flight: 5 Fun Facts About The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar'
From technological innovations to unique roles today, 53 years post-debut.
Lockheed X-24C: The Hypersonic Scramjet Plane That Never Was
The X-24C had a lot of promise but would ultimately be canceled by budget cuts.
How Many Lockheed L-188 Electras Are Still Flying?
There are currently 13 active L-188 Electras, operating a variety of freight and firefighting services across Canada and US.
Dragon Lady: Everything You Need To Know About The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane
The U-2 is one of the most challenging aircraft in the world to fly.
World's First Private Jet: Are Any Lockheed JetStars Still Flying?
The last original JetStar was retired in 2019.
Not Many Left: The World's Remaining Active Lockheed L-188 'Electra' Aircraft
Between 1957 and 1961, Lockheed built 170 L-188 Electras.
What Was The World's First Private Jet?
Lockheed launched an early private quadjet, but Learjet popularized the private jet.
Lockheed C-121A Constellation 'Bataan' Makes An Appearance At EAA AirVenture 2023
During the Korean War, this plane was used as the transport of General Douglas MacArthur.
Why Was The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird So Hard To Fly?
The SR71 is the fastest operational military aircraft ever. Piloting was a challenge for several reasons.
Bar Aviation Airlifts 18 Rhinos From South Africa To Congo On A Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules
The rhinos were headed toward their new home at Garamba National Park.