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Lockheed Martin Confirms Order For Civilian Version of C-130J

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Lockheed Martin Confirms Order For Civilian Version of C-130J

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Lockheed Martin announced today at the Farborough Air Show that they have signed a letter of Intent with ASL Aviation Group for up to 10 LM-100J commercial freighters.  The LM-100J is the commercial equivalent to the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flown by the US Air Force and allied nations.

In today’s press release by Lockheed Martin, Hugh Flynn, the chief executive of ASL Aviation Group said:

“We’ve long relied on our L-100s to deliver results that no other aircraft can produce. From flying humanitarian relief supplies over rugged African terrain to transporting key cargo within Europe and around the world, no other plane can do what a Hercules can do.”

The upgraded Hercules aircraft will enhance ASL Aviation’s ability to provide cargo and humanitarian transport to austere locations throughout the world but primarily in Europe and Africa.  No date has been set for delivery.  Certification of the LM-100J by the FAA for civilian use is still pending.  This is the first sale of the civilian version of the C-130J since Lockheed Martin announced its intention to certify the aircraft for civilian use earlier this year.

Deployed Air Force Aircrew Rocks Out to Worst Song Ever

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Deployed Air Force Aircrew Rocks Out to Worst Song Ever

Really, guys?  A video recently surfaced of a deployed Charleston AFB crew rocking out to Nickleback for one of their unit’s morale videos from a couple of years back.  It’s pretty funny.  In aviation, it’s an unwritten rule that in order to be aircrew you have to acknowledge that Nickleback, Daughtry and Creed all suck.  The only think that would ever suck worse than those bands would be if all 3 bands got together for a power ballad.  Ears would bleed and kittens all over the earth would die.

 It’s also a well known secret that if you ever want a jet to stop working properly, all you have to do is play a little Scott Stapp or Chad Kroeger on a Jambox in the crew rest area. (That’s why songs from those bands are banned in Air Force airplanes all across the world.) A slew of faults will instantly appear on the overhead panel of the jet.  Even jets hate the screeching noise that passed for mid-2000s butt rock.  We’re guessing that this video may actually account for why so many Charleston AFB jets were always broken in the desert. 

Rock on warriors…thanks for doing what you do, but stick to your day job!

This Man Got Stuck in an Airport Overnight. What He Did ‘All by Himself’ Will Amaze You.

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This Man Got Stuck in an Airport Overnight. What He Did ‘All by Himself’ Will Amaze You.

A middle aged man recently was stuck in Las Vegas after he missed his flight.  Instead of just sleeping on an uncomfortable chair in the boarding lounge, he put together an epic music video just using his iPhone and the cheesy 1970s “All By Myself” power ballad. His only mistake was not using the original Eric Carmen recording of the song.

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This Man Lives in an Old Abandoned Airplane

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This Man Lives in an Old Abandoned Airplane

Sixty-four year old Bruce Campbell is living every avgeek’s dream.  He owns an old retired 727 and has turned it into his private abode.  The plane isn’t exactly first class.  Only one bathroom works and the kitchen is rather spartan.  Nonetheless, it’s an avgeek’s dream. For more info, check out The Blaze article by Oliver Dorcey.

This is NOT How You Should Talk to Air Traffic Control

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This is NOT How You Should Talk to Air Traffic Control

This video makes any professional pilot cringe. It’s kind of like watching Michael Scott on an old episode of The Office.  From the first “roger” to the “precautionary landing on the beach” near JFK, the entire audio clip is infuriating.   You can read the full story as recorded by the New York Times in 2011.

This Video Makes an EVA AIR Boeing 777-300 Look Sexy

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This Video Makes an EVA AIR Boeing 777-300 Look Sexy

Eva Air isn’t exactly known for being a ‘sexy’ airline.  Their paint scheme is uninspired.  Their marketing campaign is unremarkable.  Yet, this video by famed airplane photographer Clay Lacy and 3DF make this Eva Air 777-300 look like the Belle of the Ball.  

About the Eva Air conditioner 777-300

The Eva Air 777-300 is a flagship aircraft in the Taiwanese carrier’s long-haul fleet, known for its comfort, efficiency, and range. This wide-body jet, manufactured by Boeing, features a spacious three-class configuration, typically accommodating around 330 passengers. Eva Air has outfitted these aircraft with its signature Royal Laurel business class, premium economy, and economy cabins, providing a range of travel options for its international clientele.

Powered by twin GE90 engines, the 777-300 allows Eva Air to operate some of its longest routes, connecting Taiwan to major destinations across North America and Europe. The aircraft’s advanced avionics, fuel efficiency, and passenger amenities make it a popular choice for both the airline and its customers. With its distinctive green and orange livery, Eva Air’s 777-300s are a common sight at international airports, serving as ambassadors for the carrier’s commitment to quality service and operational excellence in the competitive long-haul market.

Truck Drives Into UPS 757 On Tarmac

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Truck Drives Into UPS 757 On Tarmac

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There are no words for the stupidity displayed in this video.  The incident occurred at Miami International Airport a few years back.  We heard the driver was fired.  No word on how significant the damage was to the aircraft.

This is What It’s Like to Launch a Missile From a Fighter

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This is What It’s Like to Launch a Missile From a Fighter

A preview video of VFA-27’s cruise.  Amazing GoPro footage of the Royal Maces flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet.  This video is just their preview video.  A full 27 minute video of their voyage will be released on May 3rd.

Inside the Cockpit View of a Lufthansa A380 landing at SFO

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Inside the Cockpit View of a Lufthansa A380 landing at SFO

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What’s it like to fly the largest commercial flying aircraft in the world to one of the busiest airports in the United States?  There’s a documentary video for that!  Take a ride in the cockpit of Lufthansa flight LH454 as they fly non-stop from Germany to SFO.  In the video, you’ll see the massive coordination it takes to start up, taxi and fly the behemoth jetliner.  The A-380 is a feat of engineering and a cruise liner in the sky. You’ll also see that the entire aircraft is controlled with just a small joystick, a keyboard and a mouse!  Enjoy!

A DC-3 Crashes in Antarctica. A Team Rebuilt The Plane In The Harshest Conditions On Earth

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A DC-3 Crashes in Antarctica. A Team Rebuilt The Plane In The Harshest Conditions On Earth

This DC-3 (BT-67), a turboprop DC-3 nicknamed Lidia, crashed in 2012.  All the passengers escaped without injury.  However, the aircraft didn’t fare as well.  For almost a year, the damaged craft sat idle under very harsh conditions until a team of engineers made an attempt to rebuilt the aircraft.  They faced extremely cold temperatures, blowing snowstorms and high winds.  It’s a great story that shows the power of dedication, hard work, and hope to rescue a classic aircraft.

REPORT: Virgin America To Receive 2 Dallas Love Field Gates

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REPORT: Virgin America To Receive 2 Dallas Love Field Gates

A well respected aviation blog by the Dallas Morning news is reporting that Virgin America is likely to receive the 2 gates at Dallas Love Field. The two gates are available because they were surrendered to the airport by American Airlines as part of their anti-trust lawsuit settlement in their pursuit of a merger with US Airways.

This news is welcome by some and bad news for others.  Dallas residents should benefit from expanded competition between LUV and San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington DC.  On the other hand, Delta will most likely have to cancel their proposed service to Atlanta and New York City.  If the Virgin America service is approved, it remains to be seen whether Southwest will still go ahead with the proposed service to 12 additional markets that they mentioned in a press briefing back in March.

This Is Why You Shouldn’t Check Your Bag at the Gate

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This Is Why You Shouldn’t Check Your Bag at the Gate

There’s no way around it.  Having to check a bag at the gate sucks.  There are few things worse than realizing that your carry on won’t fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.  That means that for the next two hours, your bag and probably your laptop, jewelry, valuables and magazines are going to ride in the belly below you and out of reach for the entire flight.  At the very least though, you’d expect that your bag would receive some gentle treatment.

One Air Canada passenger recently caught ground agents tossing bags into a bin 15 feet below the jetway.  There is no doubt that some contents in the luggage arrived in bad shape.  No word yet if those speedy yet careless ground agents are still employed.

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