The story behind the world's last Tristar, and what the future holds for this unique aircraft.

Long before twinjets ruled the skies, Lockheed studied a twin-engine L-1011. Why did it never leave the drawing board?

Autopilot systems are now standard components of just about every passenger jet you'll fly in today. They offload some of the more arduous work of long-haul flights and allow the pilot and copilot to ...

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was ahead of its time, boasting automatic landings in zero visibility, unmatched passenger comfort, and advanced efficiency. But delays, bankrupt partners, and tough ...

The last Lockheed-made passenger jet still in use by a major airline made its final flight yesterday, ending an era for the Bethesda-based company. Delta Air Lines was the only major carrier still ...

LONDON—A U.S. company is set to purchase a fleet of former British Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed L-1011 Tristar tanker aircraft with the aim of offering civilian refueling services to the U.S. Navy ...