#McDonnell
Why The Airbus A380 Freighter Was Scrapped
Learn more about how market inviability, fundamental design flaws, and broader issues with the Airbus A380 program
The Doodlebug: James McDonnell's 1st (Failed) Plane
McDonnell personally flew the plane all across the country, but only one Doodlebug was ever built.
McDonnell Private Jet: What Happened To The McDonnell 119?
The McDonnell 119 and it's legacy and impact
Airborne In Just 180 Meters: The McDonnell 188
Only four production aircraft were built.
Supersonic Jet Fighter: Everything You Need To Know About The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
The type was used to photograph missile sites during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Are Any McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms Still Flying?
Over 5,000 aircraft were delivered, with just a handful still flying.
Why Douglas Merged With McDonnell
The pair would join forces in an attempt to expand their stronghold on US aviation.
F-4 Phantom II: The McDonnell Corporation's Most Numerous Aircraft Design
During its 23-year production run, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II became the best-selling fighter jet ever made.
The McDonnell 119: A Business Jet That Never Was
The aircraft never reached commercial production.
How UTA Flight 772 Became Niger's Deadliest Air Disaster
How a bomb brought down UTA Flight 772 over the Sahara Desert 33 years ago.
Early Experiment: What Was The McDonnell Doodlebug?
The two-seat monoplane was spotted at several air shows but didn't meet initial expectations.
8 Years Ago Biman Bangladesh Flew The World's Last Passenger DC-10 Flight
On February 24th, 2014, I flew on Biman Bangladesh's farewell DC-10 flight from Birmingham – the last of the type's pass...
Why McDonnell Aircraft Ventured Into Commercial Planes
The company sought new opportunities in the post-war climate.
How James McDonnell Grew The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
With popular builds such as the F-4 Phantom II experiencing over 5,000 productions, the McDonnell brand was a major play...