Can reputation bring down aircraft? Exploring DC-10’s story
The 1970s were truly a magical time, as multiple manufacturers competed for their chance in the spotlight. Jet-powered…
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US Air Force retires KC-10 Extender, making way for Boeing KC-46
A first McDonnell-Douglas KC-10A Extender was flown to the Davis Monthan storage facility in Arizona. The U.S. Air…
Last bark: Delta retires MD-88s and MD-90s “Mad Dogs”
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 family and its many derivatives, including the MD-82, MD-83, MD-88, and MD-90, became the…
Delta to accelerate MD-88, MD-90 and Boeing 767 retirements
Facing a significant travel demand drop and other COVID-19 pandemic-caused challenges, Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian said the…
New Zealand government apologizes for Antarctica deadliest crash
Forty years ago, Air New Zealand chartered flight 901 to Antarctica that was supposed to show its passengers…
Why is the “Mad Dog” MD-80 still barking?
On September 4, 2019, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) held a grand ceremony – over 20 of the airline’s…
Sacrificial lamb: Boeing 717 first flight in 1998
The last decade of the 20th century was full of excitement and new adventures – aircraft manufacturers were…
Delta plane’s engine seen falling apart mid-flight [Video]
A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing on June 8, 2019, due to…
American Airlines to bid farewell to its MD-80 fleet
U.S. top carrier, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) , is bidding farewell to its last 26 McDonnell Douglas MD-80s.…
From Cargo Door Failures To One Of The Most Reliable Aircraft – The DC-10
From Exploding Cargo Doors To One Of The Most Reliable Airliners – The DC-10Throughout history, aviation authorities grounded…