06/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2025 11:21
PARIS, France, June 10, 2025 - Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] continues to drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions, with the approval of synthetic aviation turbine fuels (SATF) for its aero fleet. Following the approval of SATF for the F-35 Lightning II earlier this year, Lockheed Martin has now expanded this capability to include the F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules, further strengthening the company's commitment to energy resilience and mission readiness.
By integrating SATF into its fleet, Lockheed Martin is demonstrating the company's dedication to advancing the future of flight and providing customers with increased operational flexibility, reduced logistical dependencies, and a more sustainable energy solution.
"The F-16 is the world's most combat-proven 4th generation fighter, delivering decisive capability across air-to-air, strike, and close air support missions," said Mike Shoemaker, vice president and general manager of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin. "Synthetic fuels compatibility ensures the F-16 remains ready to meet evolving operational demands, strengthens global fuel flexibility and keeps this critical platform at the forefront of allied airpower."
The C-130 continues to evolve to a changing global security environment. It is trusted by 28 operators in 23 countries for its exceptional performance, unmatched interoperability, and tactical versatility to accomplish their most critical missions.
"The C-130 is proven in every environment and has earned the trust of more nations than any other tactical airlifter," said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of the Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business at Lockheed Martin. "Approving synthetic fuels for the C-130 is more than an engineering milestone - it represents an environmental advantage from a reduced carbon emission perspective and reflects our commitment to ensuring this leading aircraft remains at the forefront of mission readiness, energy resilience and global interoperability for decades to come."
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