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Spot The Difference: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Vs Lockheed TriStar

Spot The Difference: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Vs Lockheed TriStar

What were the key differences between the once highly popular tri-jets?

Steven Walker 1 year ago
Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar

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.

Chris Loh 1 year ago
What Happened To United Airlines' Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar' Aircraft?

What Happened To United Airlines' Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar' Aircraft?

United Airlines sold its TriStars after only flying them for a short time.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
Stargazer: The Story Of The Last Operational Lockheed TriStar

Stargazer: The Story Of The Last Operational Lockheed TriStar

The aircraft was modified to launch rockets into space.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?

Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?

It has been more than 15 years since the type last operated scheduled passenger services, but what about other uses?

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
Throwback: The Bribery Scandal Concerning Japan & The Lockheed TriStar

Throwback: The Bribery Scandal Concerning Japan & The Lockheed TriStar

The incredible story of how ANA signed a contract for 21 L-1011s.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
On This Day In 1970 The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar' Took Its Maiden Flight

On This Day In 1970 The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar' Took Its Maiden Flight

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the first commercial airliner capable of flying itself from takeoff until landing.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Saudia Flight 163: The Story Of The Lockheed TriStar's Deadliest Accident

Saudia Flight 163: The Story Of The Lockheed TriStar's Deadliest Accident

The disaster was the second deadliest single-aircraft accident ever at the time, after Turkish Airlines flight 981.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
What Happened To British Airtours?

What Happened To British Airtours?

Justin Hayward 4 years ago
3 Engined Jumbo: The Story Of The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

3 Engined Jumbo: The Story Of The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago