Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles facility to become certified depot for U.S. C-130 Hercules fleet

Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles facility in Louisiana was selected as a certified maintenance depot for the US C-130 Hercules fleet, adding capacity for depot-level inspections, repairs and overhauls. The site will use its existing aircraft maintenance workforce, specialised infrastructure and custom fabrication capability, and Northrop Grumman expects the additional capacity to reduce turnaround times and improve aircraft availability. Lockheed Martin recognised the designation at the C-130 Technical Coordination Group’s World Wide Review in Orlando, and the Hercules work adds to the facility’s existing modification and maintenance support for US Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft.