ASL Aviation Group has become the first customer for Lockheed Martin’s LM-100J, the new civil version of its popular C-130J military cargo transport, in a move that could potentially create return for military customers down the line, Defense News reports.
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The companies signed a letter of intent to procure 10 freighters at a press event Wednesday at the Farnborough International Airshow.
It’s not the first time Lockheed has pursued a commercial variant for its cargo platforms, but production on the L-100 ended in 1992, leaving a two-decade gap between models.
ASL, an Ireland-based company that provides aviation services globally, is one of the largest operators of the L-100 through its Safair subsidiary. Hugh Flynn, the CEO of ASL, said the LM-100J would be part of a “gentle transition” away from the older fleet.
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