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Lockheed Martin helps Marshall mark 50 years as first HSC

Marshall and Lockheed Martin have come together to celebrate a major milestone in their long-standing partnership this week, with leaders from both companies gathering in Cambridge, UK, to mark the 50th anniversary of Marshall’s appointment as the world’s first C-130 Hercules Service Centre (HSC).

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A Lockheed Martin team led by Danya Trent, Vice President of Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, toured Marshall’s headquarters and hangars on 10th February, meeting Marshall’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) crews and thanking them for delivering for global C-130 operators.

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Danya Trent, Vice President of Air Mobility & Maritime Missions, Lockheed Martin, said: “Marshall is an esteemed partner to Lockheed Martin, representing the gold-standard of excellence in MRO: high-quality, low-risk, dependable turnaround times.

“As an indispensable part of the global C-130 community, Marshall has played a major role in the platform’s success and will continue to shape the future of the global Hercules operating community.”

The C-130 Hercules is the world’s most popular and versatile tactical airlifter and has been in continuous production longer than any other military aircraft in history. Frequently referred to as 'the world’s workhorse', the C-130 supports roughly 70 operators worldwide.

Although Marshall has worked on the platform since Lockheed Martin’s first delivery to the Royal Air Force in 1966, gaining HSC status effectively allowed the company to provide engineering support for any C-130 operator, unlocking access to the international customer base that remains the heart of Marshall’s business. Just one year after receiving HSC status, Marshall had already undertaken C-130 maintenance, repair and engineering work for ten overseas military operators and five civil operators.

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Lockheed Martin continued to recognise Marshall’s MRO leadership on the platform over the years, making the company the first Heavy Maintenance Centre for the C-130J Super Hercules, granting unique 'authority to manufacture' authorisation for C-130 parts and, in November 2024, recognising Marshall as a Centre of Excellence for centre wing box replacements.

Accompanying the Lockheed Martin team on its visit, Marshall’s leadership heralded the remarkable success of the global C-130 programme and reflected on the many opportunities it has created for Marshall and the UK.

Gareth Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Engineering Businesses, Marshall, said: “It is our privilege to support the world’s workhorse – an iconic airlifter that has been unmatched in terms of reliability, versatility and capability for more than 70 years.

“We look forward to many more decades of success for the C-130 programme and to the growth of our relationship.”

Lockheed Martin’s visit to Cambridge also served as an opportunity for Marshall and Lockheed Martin to look ahead and discuss future collaboration opportunities that will enhance the readiness and capabilities of C-130 fleets worldwide.

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