#McDonnell Douglas MD-80
How The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Outlasted The Jet Built To Replace It
The MD-90 was built to replace the MD-80. Instead, the older jet outlasted it. Here's why fleet size mattered more than ...
The Commercial Aircraft In America With An Analog Cockpit
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 famously features an analog cockpit.
How Many McDonnell Douglas MD-80’s Were Built?
Tallying up all the Mad Dogs ever made.
Is It True That American Airlines Favored The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Over The Boeing 737?
The iconic T-tailed aircraft was the bedrock upon which the legacy carrier built its hub-and-spoke network.
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Has Such A Unique Nickname
Discover the story of the "Mad Dog."
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Had Such Loud Engines
The MD-80’s roar was the result of low-bypass engines.
7 World Airlines That Still Operate MD-80 Planes
While the type is a rarity nowadays, you can still fly on it if you know where to look.
British Airways' Short-Lived French Division: What Happened To Air Liberté?
Many plane spotters may remember the diverse and colorful fleet of a French airline called Air Liberté in the 1980s and ...
Miami Is Currently Home To The Only Scheduled MD-80 Routes In The US
Just eight airlines worldwide still operate passenger MD-80 flights.
Throwback: The Allegiant Flight That Broke A Temporary Flight Restriction To Make An Emergency Landing
Let's take a look back at this incident to see what led Allegiant to this near-catastrophe.
Why Was The MD-80 Called The Mad Dog?
The aircraft, which was developed from the Douglas DC-9, became affectionately known as the Mad Dog. But how did it get ...
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.
Iran Restores Its McDonnell Douglas Airline Fleet With Home-Made JT8D Engine Blades
The majority of the fleet has been grounded due to a lack of spare parts.
African McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Suffers Severe Damage During Landing
The aircraft's main landing gear collapsed upon touchdown.
In Pictures: American Airlines' Final McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Flight
The MD-80 was the last aircraft to fly American's polished aluminium livery.
What Makes The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Different From The MD-80 Series?
The MD-90 flew for the first time 30 years ago.
Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 1308: The MD-80 Family's First & Worst Fatal Accident
41 years have passed since the crash.
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On This Day In 1993 China Eastern Airlines Flight 5398 Suffered A Fatal Runway Overrun
How pilot error led to a China Eastern MD-82 overruning the runway.
Which Airlines Still Operate The McDonnell Douglas MD-80?
While the type is becoming a comparative rarity, it is still far from extinct.
14 Years Ago Today: The Crash Of Spanair Flight 5022
How pilot error led to the deaths of 152 passengers and crew.