LM-Meridian delivers cargo deck

The first LM-100J commercial freighter continues to make significant progress, reaching major production milestones at Lockheed Martin’s facility at Marietta, Ga. here. The LM-100J is the commercial version of LM's proven C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. The aircraft will perform as a commercial, multi-purpose air freighter capable of rapid and efficient cargo transport. Production accomplishments include completion of its wings, delivery of the tail portion - manufactured in a joint venture in India, and the arrival of its cargo deck, manufactured at LM’s facility in Meridian, Miss. Final production phases will take place over the next several months, and its first flight is scheduled for the first half of 2017. (Source: Lockheed Martin 08/18/16)