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?

In the 1960s, the commercial aviation industry was taking off. Jet travel had begun to dominate the industry, and airlines worldwide were seeking to modernize and upgrade their fleets to meet the ...

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar are arguably the best aircraft of the trijet era. While both planes had several differences, what truly set them apart was the configuration ...

In the 21st century, spotting a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in the sky is like spotting a dodo right before the species went kaput. In 2023, there's only one TriStar left in service. Don't think it's with ...