Lockheed Martin Delivers 11th C-130J Super Hercules to Ramstein Air Base

March 4, 2010 by Jeffrey Bradford · Comment
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Lockheed Martin Delivers 11th C-130J Super Hercules to Ramstein Air Base
March 3, 2010 12:46:00 PM

MARIETTA, Ga., -- Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, commander, 3rd Air Force, yesterday accepted the 11th of 14 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) C-130Js to be based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

"The delivery of this aircraft marks one more step toward fully replacing the older models of the C-130 the 86th Airlift Wing has been flying. The increased cargo capacity and the longer legs of the J-model will be extremely valuable for the Ramstein wing as it continues to support the important intratheater missions for U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command," Gorenc said. "The Hercules has long been the workhorse of our airlift capability, and these newer versions will allow us to continue that vital role for years to come."

Four C-130Js will be delivered to Ramstein this year; 10 C-130Js were delivered to the base in 2009. These 14 new Js will support the Ramstein-based 37th Airlift Squadron (a unit of the 86th Airlift Wing) that has been flying C-130Es. The new aircraft are the longer C-130J-30 configuration, which is now the standard for recapitalizing the USAF and many other air forces around the world. C-130Js are engaged in high-tempo operations in multiple combat theaters and are routinely deployed in support of both peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. The C-130J is a flexible, multimission aircraft that has been delivered in multiple and varied configurations to meet a wide range of operational needs. The C-130J fleet has accumulated more than 500,000 flight hours.

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Lockheed Martin Super Hercules Deliveries Continue to Strengthen USAF Fleet in Europe — Press Release

December 21, 2009 by Matthew Potter · 1 Comment
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Lockheed Martin Super Hercules Deliveries Continue to Strengthen USAF Fleet in Europe

MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Brig. Gen. Michael W. Callan, Vice Commander, 17th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, today accepted the tenth of 14 Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) C-130Js to be based at Ramstein. The USAF Europe C-130Js based there also support the airlift needs of Africa Command (AFRICOM).

“I was excited to be asked by the 86 Airlift Wing commander to fly one of his new J-models to Ramstein Air Base,” Callan said. “As our USAF continues to upgrade its C-130 fleet, this C-130J will climb faster, go farther and perform with precision in all qualification and missions areas. All of those capabilities will be tested in AFRICOM’s AOR, and we at 17th Air Force (AFAFRICA) look forward to partnering with the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Airlift Wing to make a difference in Africa.”

The Ramstein delivery is the tenth C-130J for the base, which will receive four more in 2010. This aircraft is Lockheed Martin’s 16th and final C-130J delivery of 2009.

U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) is responsible for conducting Air Force, joint and combined air and space operations in the AFRICOM area of responsibility. To fulfill these responsibilities AFAFRICA employs a full spectrum of capabilities, to include intra-theater airlift assets.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

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MEDEVAC presentation boosts agenda for Military Airlift and Rapid Reaction Operations 2009! — Press Release

November 4, 2009 by Matthew Potter · Comment
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MEDEVAC presentation boosts agenda for Military Airlift and Rapid Reaction Operations 2009!

With only 4 weeks to go until SMi’s Military Airlift & Rapid Reaction Operations conference, Robert Lamb, President of the RMSI has confirmed his participation. A specialist in the field of medical evacuation, Robert’s presentation will assess how civilian air ambulance support teams are reducing the burden for a strained military medical system.

Following the huge success of events in Rome (2007) & Seville (2008), Military Airlift & Rapid Reaction Operations 2009 is taking place in Frankfurt (Germany) between the 30th November – 1st December. Bringing together key senior policy and decision makers from the military air mobility, humanitarian mission; aircraft manufacturer and air charter communities this event is one not to be missed.

An exceptional programme features keynote addresses from Major General Joachim Wundrak, Deputy Commander, German Air Force Command; Brigadier General (S) Mark Dillon, Commander 86th Airlift Wing, Kaiserslautern Military Community Commander, Headquarters US Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and Brigadier General Timothy Zadalis¸ Commander, 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, United States Air Force.

The conference comes with the opportunity to visit Ramstein Air Base on 2nd December. Ramstein Air Base is part of the Kaiserslautern Military Community & serves as headquarters for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and is also a North Atlantic Treaty Organization installation.

Places for this sell-out event are booking fast. For full conference details please visit www.smi-online.co.uk/09milairlift16.asp

This event is sponsored by: AmSafe, BAE Systems Asset Management, Chapman Freeborn Air Chartering, Hale Hamilton, Polet Airlines, National Air Cargo, Northrop Grumman, RMSI, TLD Group, QinetiQ & Volga Dnepr UK

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Rolls-Royce Receives $8.5 Million U.S. Air Force C-130J Engine Spares Contract

March 16, 2010 by Business Wire Defense: Contracts News · Comment
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INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a contract worth $8.5 million by the U.S. Air Force to provide AE 2100D3 spare engine parts to power Lockheed Martin C-130J military transport aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. As part of this order, deployable kits and initial provisioning spares will be delivered to Cannon AFB, Dyess AFB and Ramstein Air Base. This will help support the multiple theaters of operation in which U.S. Air Force C-130Js ar