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The Last Lockheed L‑1011 TriStar Still Airworthy
A closer look at the story behind the world's last Tristar, and what the future holds for this unique aircraft.
The Problem Lockheed Ran Into After Designing The L-1011 TriStar
The aircraft entered service later than its rival despite its advanced design, which left it to fight for market share f...
The Forgotten Lockheed Trijet That Quietly Opened Long-Haul Routes Before Twins Were Ready
How the L-1011-500 pioneered long-haul thin routes, using innovative design and extended range to fill a unique aviation...
The Forgotten Widebody That Outsold The 747 On Medium-Haul Routes & Quietly Disappeared From Every Fleet
Everyone knows about the Boeing 747, but there was another aircraft that outsold it for medium-haul routes and ushered i...
The Last Three‑Engined Aircraft Still Flying
From the Boeing 727 to Dassault Falcons, explore the last trijets still flying in 2026 — how many remain and why these i...
The Boeing 767’s Unique Design That Helped Make ETOPS Possible
Learn more about the history of the Boeing 767's ETOPS and how the jet achieved the certification
How Popular Were Lockheed Commercial Aircraft Compared To Boeing?
The story behind how Lockheed helped shut Boeing out of the commercial market, only for Boeing to recover, and what happ...
Lockheed Vs. McDonnell Douglas: Which Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Was More Popular?
The two manufacturers built some of the most iconic passenger aircraft of the 20th century.
This Is The Oldest Lockheed Commercial Aircraft Still Flying
From the TriStar Stargazer to Buffalo’s Electras and Australia’s Connie — meet the oldest Lockheed commercial aircraft s...
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: Inside The Most Advanced Widebody Of Its Era
The aircraft offered some exceptional capabilities.
Why In The World Did The Lockheed L-1011 Fail?
Lockheed only delivered 250 L-1011 TriStars to airlines.
Is The Lockheed L-1011 Bigger Than The McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
Lockheed's trijet was outsold by the DC-10 after early engine and certification problems.
Is The Lockheed L-1011 Bigger Than The McDonnell Douglas MD-11?
The two trijets proved popular during their peak tenure.
The Last Commercial Lockheed Aircraft In America Still Airworthy
The final airworthy Lockheed TriStar serves Northrop Grumman as a flying mothership launching rockets into orbit.
Rolls-Royce RB211: Inside The Original Record-Breaking Engine
Discover how the Rolls-Royce RB211 revolutionized jet engines with record-breaking reliability, powering icons like the ...
How Many Lockheed L-1011s Did Delta Air Lines Operate?
The carrier was the world's largest operator of the unique trijet widebody aircraft.
Where In The World Are Airlines Still Flying Trijet Passenger Planes?
Despite their initial popularity, very few trijet aircraft remain in commercial service today.
Fleet History: 5 Notable Jetliners That Have Defined Delta Air Lines' Operations Over The Years
Delta Airlines has an interesting fleet history. Let's discover the most memorable aircraft that left a mark on its hist...
Fleet History: 5 Notable Jetliners That Have Defined Delta Air Lines' Operations Over The Years
Delta Airlines has an interesting fleet history. Let's discover the most memorable aircraft that left a mark on its hist...
Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was undeniably one of the most advanced aircraft of its time.