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KC-10 Extenders Still Fly For The US Military Even After The Air Force Retired Them

KC-10 Extenders Still Fly For The US Military Even After The Air Force Retired Them

As an epilogue, Omega Air continues to refuel US aircraft with ex-Japan Airlines and Dutch KC-10 even after the Air Forc...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Where In The World Is The DC-10 Still Flying?

Where In The World Is The DC-10 Still Flying?

Only eight DC-10s remain operational around the world - mostly in the United States as firebombers and tankers.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Why Does Each FedEx Aircraft Have A Different Name?

Why Does Each FedEx Aircraft Have A Different Name?

The tradition dates back to the first plane in the fleet.

Lukas Souza 1 year ago
National Airlines Flight 27: 5 Facts About The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's First Fatal Accident

National Airlines Flight 27: 5 Facts About The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's First Fatal Accident

George Fletcher Gardner Jr became the first DC-10 fatality after getting sucked out of a window over New Mexico.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
Spot The Difference: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Vs Lockheed TriStar

Spot The Difference: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Vs Lockheed TriStar

What were the key differences between the once highly popular tri-jets?

Steven Walker 1 year ago
US Air Force Retires Final KC-10 Extender Tanker After 43 Years Of Service

US Air Force Retires Final KC-10 Extender Tanker After 43 Years Of Service

After being deactivated a year ago, the final KC-10 Extender has been sent to the boneyard in Arizona.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
3 Cool Modified Versions Of The McDonnell Douglas DC-10

3 Cool Modified Versions Of The McDonnell Douglas DC-10

The DC-10 came in different variants, from military to freight.

Steven Walker 1 year ago
What Happened To Air New Zealand's McDonnell Douglas DC-10s?

What Happened To Air New Zealand's McDonnell Douglas DC-10s?

The type served the airline for less than a decade.

Jake Hardiman 1 year ago
Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar

Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar

The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was undeniably one of the most advanced aircraft of its time.

Chris Loh 1 year ago
Finnair Flight 915: 5 Facts About The Alleged Attempted Airliner Shootdown That Was Kept Secret For 27 Years

Finnair Flight 915: 5 Facts About The Alleged Attempted Airliner Shootdown That Was Kept Secret For 27 Years

In a brush with death, a Finnair DC-10 narrowly avoided being shot down by the Soviets in the Cold War.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight

US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight

The final flight of KC-10A 83-0078 provides a chance to look back at the KC-10A Extender's contributions.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Did You Know British Airways Used To Fly Air New Zealand McDonnell Douglas DC-10s To The US?

Did You Know British Airways Used To Fly Air New Zealand McDonnell Douglas DC-10s To The US?

A look back in time at how British Airways pilots and cabin crew flew Air New Zealand DC-10s between the UK and the US.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Five Major Accidents That Marked The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's Operational History

Five Major Accidents That Marked The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's Operational History

The trijet was involved in several major accidents throughout its history.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Impossible Landing: 5 Amazing Facts About United Airlines Flight 232

Impossible Landing: 5 Amazing Facts About United Airlines Flight 232

The number of fatalities was expected to be much higher, but there are several reasons as to why it wasn't.

Charlotte Seet 2 years ago
Throwback: When Two Japan Airlines Widebodies Came Within 500 Feet Of A Mid-Air Collision

Throwback: When Two Japan Airlines Widebodies Came Within 500 Feet Of A Mid-Air Collision

The close call initiated changes from aviation regulators, ordering pilots to follow commands from onboard anti-collisio...

Channing Reid 2 years ago
54 Years Since Its First Flight: A Guide To The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's Main Variants

54 Years Since Its First Flight: A Guide To The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's Main Variants

The type no longer sees passenger service today.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
What Caused The Crash Of American Airlines Flight 191?

What Caused The Crash Of American Airlines Flight 191?

The incident is one of the most famous in US history.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
Why Did The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Crash So Frequently?

Why Did The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Crash So Frequently?

The aircraft suffered more from its reputation than its design flaws.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Throwback: When Air New Zealand Used To Fly The McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Throwback: When Air New Zealand Used To Fly The McDonnell Douglas DC-10

The carrier briefly operated this famous trijet.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Caused An Air New Zealand Flight To Crash Into An Antarctic Mountain In 1979

What Caused An Air New Zealand Flight To Crash Into An Antarctic Mountain In 1979

On November 28, 1979, Flight TE 901 crashed into Mount Erebus, triggering one of the most controversial investigations i...

Andrew Curran 2 years ago