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Rockland Aerspace is part of a newly created company that was a merger between MHD International Aviation Parts Inc. and Rockland Aerospace Inc., website here:
http://www.mhdrockland.com/
They deal the following:
Kitting --We design and prepare customized repair kits for our clients based on individual and shared forecasting results. We believe in realistic preparations for the future. Having the right parts available immediately is essential to conducting the maintenance and inspection activities necessary to keep aircraft operational.
In-stock Aircraft Parts
Forecasting --Using a logarithm developed specifically for legacy aircraft, we provide clients occupying key stressful positions in the aircraft procurement industry with a shared or personalized portrait and analysis of anticipated aircraft behaviour.
Supply Chain Management --Militaries around the world are now implementing cost-effective logistics management programs as a vital component to maximizing their operations. Our experience has led us to develop strategies for spares and rotables support that can counteract the negative effect of aircraft aging.
Online order tracking
Niche Market Development --Harness the power of more than 50 years of experience in the military market to promote your product or service. Large OEMs operating niche businesses or smaller companies entering the military market often need support and representation for specialized areas.
Engineering
The plane referenced is a 1959 Lockheed 188C Electra based on the tail number. Website here:
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N282F.ht...craft88800
It says here these planes are commonly used today for freighters:
"The Lockheed L-188 Electra is an American turboprop airliner built by Lockheed. First flown in 1957, it was the first large turboprop airliner built in the United States. Initial sales were good, but after two fatal crashes that led to expensive modifications to fix a design defect, no more were ordered. However, with its unique, high power-to-weight ratio, huge propellers and very short wings (resulting in the majority of the wingspan being enveloped in propwash), large Fowler flaps which significantly increased effective wing area when extended, and four-engined design, the airplane had airfield performance capabilities unmatched by many jet transport aircraft even today—particularly on short runways and high field elevations. Turboprops were soon replaced by turbojets and many Electras were modified as freighters. Some Electras are still being used in various roles into the 21st century.[1][2] The airframe was also used as the basis for the Lockheed P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
Source of information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-188_Electra