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How The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Outlasted The Aircraft That Was Built To Replace It

How The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Outlasted The Aircraft That Was Built To Replace It

Some planes evolve, advancing and growing into the era of flight ahead. Others disappoint and leave carriers holding on ...

Jacob Johnson 4 weeks ago
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Was Such A Rare Aircraft

Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Was Such A Rare Aircraft

A closer look at what what caused the MD-90's failure, and the factors that shaped its in-service history.

Daniel S Osipov 5 months ago
Lockheed Vs. McDonnell Douglas: Which Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Was More Popular?

Lockheed Vs. McDonnell Douglas: Which Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Was More Popular?

The two manufacturers built some of the most iconic passenger aircraft of the 20th century.

Steven Walker 9 months ago
How Many Boeing 717s Were Built?

How Many Boeing 717s Were Built?

Explore the unique heritage and challenging market that shaped the Boeing 717's limited production run.

Victoria Agronsky 11 months ago
Rear-Engine Contrasts: 5 Differences Between The Boeing 717 & The McDonnell Douglas DC-9

Rear-Engine Contrasts: 5 Differences Between The Boeing 717 & The McDonnell Douglas DC-9

The Boeing 717 is considered superior to the Douglas DC-9.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
59 Years Since Its First Flight: Who Still Operates The DC-9?

59 Years Since Its First Flight: Who Still Operates The DC-9?

16 original DC-9 aircraft remain in service, mostly in cargo and military use.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Everything You Need To Know About The McDonnell Douglas DC-9

Everything You Need To Know About The McDonnell Douglas DC-9

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 was the predecessor of many successful aircraft in American aviation history.

Simple Flying Staff 2 years ago
What Is A Deep Stall & Why Are They Dangerous?

What Is A Deep Stall & Why Are They Dangerous?

Afflicting T-tail aircraft, in particular, deep stalls, are virtually unrecoverable and have led to numerous high-profil...

Paul Hartley 2 years ago
History: The Story Of Los Angeles' Cerritos Air Disaster

History: The Story Of Los Angeles' Cerritos Air Disaster

The tragic accident in 1986 killed 82 people in the sky and on the ground, prompting major changes in air traffic collis...

Courtnie Rodgers 2 years ago
History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?

History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?

The aircraft was primarily designed for aeromedical services.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50: The Rear-Engined Family's Longest Variant

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50: The Rear-Engined Family's Longest Variant

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 first took to the skies in 1975 and took its final flight in 2014.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Wow: This Flight School Uses Old Airliners As Pilot Lodgings

Wow: This Flight School Uses Old Airliners As Pilot Lodgings

The flight school in question has three airliners that can be rented out as accommodation, but they don’t come cheap.

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
Deadly Tire Disintegration: The Story Of Air Canada Flight 189

Deadly Tire Disintegration: The Story Of Air Canada Flight 189

A look into this tragic incident which could have been far worse.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
90+ Abandoned Planes Are Set To Be Auctioned In Kenya

90+ Abandoned Planes Are Set To Be Auctioned In Kenya

Most aircraft were last operated by Kenyan airlines, including flag carrier Kenya Airways.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Analysis: 5 Similarities Between The Boeing 717 & The McDonnell Douglas DC-9

Analysis: 5 Similarities Between The Boeing 717 & The McDonnell Douglas DC-9

Both aircraft are comparable in terms of basic structural and performance characteristics.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What Happened To the US Carrier Air California?

What Happened To the US Carrier Air California?

From humble beginnings in 1967 to merging with American Airlines in 1987, what happened to Air California in its 20-year...

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Viasa Flight 742: The Douglas DC-9's Deadliest Accident

Viasa Flight 742: The Douglas DC-9's Deadliest Accident

At the time of the crash in 1969, Viasa Flight 742 was the deadliest accident in aviation history.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
What Makes The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Different From The MD-80 Series?

What Makes The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Different From The MD-80 Series?

The MD-90 flew for the first time 30 years ago.

Nicole Kylie 3 years ago
How A DC-9 Became The Subject Of The Worst Air Disaster In Czech History On This Day In 1975

How A DC-9 Became The Subject Of The Worst Air Disaster In Czech History On This Day In 1975

Looking back at the tragic event.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
What Happened To North Central Airlines?

What Happened To North Central Airlines?

North Central Airlines, once a large US MidWest Airline, is now part of the past.

Joe Kunzler 4 years ago