Comco
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation, Defense |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Operation of Boeing 757 aircraft |
| Owner | L-3 Capital (affiliate of L3Harris Technologies) |
Comco is the commonly used name for a U.S.-based company that operates a pair of Boeing 757 airplanes.
Overview
The specifics of Comco's activities are mostly confidential, but its aircraft are thought to be utilized by the United States Department of Defense. These planes are frequently confused with the equally covert Boeing C-32B Gatekeeper 757s managed by the U.S. Air Force.
The fleet consists of white aircraft featuring either the word COMCO on the tail or distinctive blue swoosh designs across the tail, fuselage, and engine covers. According to FAA documentation, L-3 Capital is listed as the registered owner, which is believed to be an affiliate of defense contractor L3Harris Technologies.
A distinctive characteristic is that all exits on these planes are secured with padlocks when stationary—an uncommon practice for this aircraft category.
Fleet
As of June 2019, Comco maintains two Boeing 757-200 jets under the defense division of L3Harris. Both aircraft are equipped with Rolls-Royce RB-211 engines. Prior to 2016, the planes displayed black COMCO lettering on their vertical stabilizers with minimal additional markings; in 2017, this branding was replaced by navy and teal swoosh patterns and the Rolls-Royce logos were removed from the engine nacelles.
Incidents
In 2003, one Comco plane (registration N610G) was compelled to land after being intercepted by the Indian Air Force for inadvertently entering Indian airspace during a flight originating from Karachi en route to Malé. After questioning by officials, the aircraft was allowed to continue its journey.