Lockheed Martin Adds Certified C-130 Maintenance Center

April 20, 2009
Deal adds the Turkish air force 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Center as an authorized C-130 service center.

KAYSERI, TURKEY -- Lockheed Martin has expanded its network of authorized C-130 Hercules aircraft service centers through the addition of a Turkish air force maintenance center.

U.S. company Lockheed Martin announced a deal with Turkish defense officials that adds the Turkish air force 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Center as an authorized C-130 service center.

The Turkish maintenance center, which becomes the 15th Lockheed Martin-authorized C-130 service center, will support original equipment manufacturer maintenance standards and engineering practices for the C-130 Hercules heavy-lift aircraft.

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