#DC-8
The Last DC-8 In America Has Flown For The Last Time
Only two DC-8s remain in service worldwide, and they may not stick around for long either.
This Airline Just Retired The Last US DC-8
Decades of service: The incredible journey of a humanitarian hero.
Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The DC-8 With 4 Engines?
Power, safety, and regulatory compliance - the reasons behind the DC-8's iconic four-engine design.
Fleet History: 5 Notable Jetliners That Have Defined Delta Air Lines' Operations Over The Years
Delta Airlines has an interesting fleet history. Let's discover the most memorable aircraft that left a mark on its hist...
Deadly Seat Swap: The Crash Of United Airlines Flight 2885
How a bizarre switch of flight crew duties ended with fatal results.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 218: United's New Safety Video, Russian MC-21 Update
Join the Simple Flying team as we discuss some of the biggest events in aviation this week.
Close Call In Sydney: The Near Miss That Broke A CP Air DC-8 Tailfin In 1971
The situation occurred due to confusion regarding air traffic control communications.
End Of An Era: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 Retires After 37 Years
NASA's Douglas DC-8 is about to be honorably repurposed and replaced. Read on for details and the author's visit to the...
Looking Back: The Crash Of Japan Airlines Flight 350
The loss of Japan Airlines Flight 350 was attributed to the deliberate actions of the Captain flying that day.
Simulation Gone Wrong: The Crash Of Delta Air Lines Flight 9877
While performing a simulated landing, a Douglas DC-8 crashed in Louisiana, killing all onboard the aircraft and 13 peopl...
Quadjets: From Transatlantic Enablers To Uneconomic Giants
Quadjets once led the way for long-haul travel - they are now on the way out.
Did You Know: KLM Operated Every Douglas Aircraft From The DC-2 To The DC-10
KLM is the only airline to have to operated all the Douglas Aircraft from the DC-2 onwards.
NASA Is Replacing Its Aging DC-8 With A Boeing 777
It's time to sunset the almost 54-year-old quadjet.
What Happened To Nationair Canada?
The short-lived airline grew to be Canada's third-largest carrier at one point.
A Look At NASA's Douglas DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory
This five-decade old airplane has some interesting features.
How Swissair Flight 316 Became The Douglas DC-8's 50th Hull Loss
The accident occurred on this day in 1979.
A Rare Breed: Which Douglas DC-8s Are Still Active Today?
The DC-8 was one of the defining early jetliners, but which examples remain active in 2022?
Nigeria Airways Flight 2120: The Douglas DC-8's Deadliest Accident
A plane packed with African pilgrims returning from Mecca burst into flames shortly after takeoff.
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Alitalia Flight 112: Italy's Deadliest Single-Aircraft Disaster
Alitalia flight 112 crashed into a mountain in Sciliy.
Japan Airlines Flight 2: The DC-8 That Was Able To Fly Again After A Water Landing
The new DC-8 hit shallow water on approach to San Francisco in 1968. With minimal damage it went on to fly until 2001.