The Air Force began flying the C-130 on a regular basis in 1956, and the plane, known affectionally ... to the Air Force in June 1998. The C-130J "family" boasts 11 different versions that can ...

"We're really thankful to have the only C-130J electric simulator in the Air National Guard right here in Rhode Island," said ...

The C-130 operates worldwide and is capable of carrying just about anything needed into and out of a combat zone — a C-130 once landed on an aircraft carrier, making it the largest plane to do so.

It's a plane that fills many roles ... Crews now exclusively use the C-130J. “The use between the old version and then this one is nearly identical. The major use for it, obviously, is always ...

Boeing once wanted to buy a stake in Embraer's C-390 Millennium military aircraft. The $4.2 billion joint venture aimed to boost Boeing's market reach and Embraer's resources. The deal fell ...

The initial plane, made by Lockheed Martin ... The additional capabilities the new C-130J fleet brings will open up expanded roles for the aircraft to meet the needs of New Zealand and our ...