The tragedy of Alaska Airlines Flight 261: what went wrong?
On January 31, 2000, the aviation world was shaken by the tragic events surrounding Alaska Airlines Flight 261. …
MD-80
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Stay informed about the MD-80, a popular twin-engine, single-aisle aircraft by McDonnell Douglas.
MD-82 catches fire after crash landing in Miami
A Red Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 with 140 people onboard caught fire after its gear collapsed while landing…
DAT retires Europe’s last MD-83 aircraft with a special flight
Danish airline DAT, formerly known as Danish Air Transport, has retired its last MD-80 series aircraft, an MD-83.…
DAT to retire Europe’s last MD-83
Danish Air Transport (DAT) announced the farewell flight of its McDonnell Douglas MD-83, the last aircraft of its…
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…
Caspian Airlines MD-83 skids off runway, ends up across highway
A Caspian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 suffered a runway excursion at Bandar Mahshahr Airport (MRX), in Iran. The…
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…
American Airlines waves goodbye to its 80s workhorse
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is retiring its last remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-80 in its fleet. The carrier, which…
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.…