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Friday, August 21, 2009

Lockheed Martin C-5 Rerp Production Begins

C-5 GalaxyThe first Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy strategic transport was inducted into the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP) production line in ceremonies at the Lockheed Martin facility here August 18.

The RERP modifications consist of more than 70 improvements and upgrades to the C-5 airframe and aircraft systems, and include the installation of new higher-thrust, more reliable turbofan engines.

"We have been planning this day for more than a decade and it is a day we have been working incredibly hard to get to for the past two years," said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed Martin C 5 vice president.

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