Tag: C-130
US Air Force fine-tuning aerodynamics on mobility fleet for fuel savings
After years of research and testing, the C-17 is getting microvanes for improved airflow.
US Air Force trials new engine to enhance ski-equipped LC-130’s polar...
The New York Air Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing recently trialed a new engine for the ski-equipped LC-130 that is poised to improve...
France, Germany, Sweden launch next-gen FMTC medium airlifter program
The governments of France, Germany and Sweden signed an agreement to launch the Future Mid-Size Tactical Cargo (FMTC) program that is poised...
New Zealand C-130 Hercules home after 60 days of Ukraine support...
The Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules transporter and a team of personnel that were deployed to Europe in support of...
Dutch pick Embraer C-390M over Lockheed’s C-1300J as new transport aircraft
In a surprise move, the Dutch defense ministry picked Embraer's C-390 over Lockheed's C-130J airlifter, which had widely been believed to be the favorite.
Sweden replacing old C-130Hs with Italian C-130J airlifters
The Swedish defense ministry has decided not to upgrade its ageing C-130H airlifter, opting instead for the purchase of newer Italian C-130J...
US Air Force readies avionics overhaul for older C-130 airlifters
The $690 million project is a significant avionics upgrade for 124 C-130Hs and 10 LC-130H airframes.
New Zealand deploys C-130 Hercules to Europe to support Ukraine
New Zealand is also contributing further $13.1M, to include $7.5M for weapons and ammunition and $4.1m to support commercial satellite access for Ukraine.
After Niger, US donates C-130 aircraft to Jordan
The United States transferred two of three C-130 transport aircraft to Jordan in a ceremony organized by the Royal Jordanian Air Force...
Niger receives second of three C-130H Hercules from the US
The United States have delivered a second former US Air Force C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to the Nigerien Armed Forces.
