Lockheed is best known for fighters and space projects, but it once played a significant role in commercial aviation.

In the 21st century, spotting a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in the sky is like spotting a dodo right before the species went kaput. In 2023, there's only one TriStar left in service. Don't think it's with ...

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was ahead of its time, boasting automatic landings in zero visibility, unmatched passenger comfort, and advanced efficiency. But delays, bankrupt partners, and tough ...

Discover the story behind the L-1011 TriStar, the plane that introduced groundbreaking technologies, including a unique S-duct engine mount and precision autopilot. Lockheed had high hopes, but delays ...

The last Lockheed-made passenger jet still in use by a major airline made its final flight yesterday, ending an era for the Bethesda-based company. Delta Air Lines was the only major carrier still ...

Autopilot systems are now standard components of just about every passenger jet you'll fly in today. They offload some of the more arduous work of long-haul flights and allow the pilot and copilot to ...

But according to Aqaba’s tourism website, the plane is a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar which had been out-of-use and parked at a nearby airport, so it was intentionally sunk to create a “stop for diving ...