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7 Aircraft That Were Retired Earlier Than Expected

7 Aircraft That Were Retired Earlier Than Expected

Some aircraft have a long-lasting legacy, but others are not so fortunate. Here are seven aircraft that exited earlier t...

Jacob Johnson 2 months 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
Why Delta Air Lines Favored The McDonnell Douglas MD-90

Why Delta Air Lines Favored The McDonnell Douglas MD-90

The aircraft boasted its comparatively low noise, fuel efficiency, and ability to operate in diverse environments.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
A Look At How The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Was Used In Business Aviation

A Look At How The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Was Used In Business Aviation

A lesser-known chapter in the commercial airliner’s history is its limited use in business aviation.

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
Did You Know: McDonnell Douglas Considered Powering The MD-90 With Propfan Engines

Did You Know: McDonnell Douglas Considered Powering The MD-90 With Propfan Engines

The collaboration with General Electric almost made it to production.

Simple Flying Staff 1 year 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
China's Commercial Aviation Odyssey: From The Y-10 To The C919 - Part 2

China's Commercial Aviation Odyssey: From The Y-10 To The C919 - Part 2

After enduring numerous setbacks, the spirit of the Y-10 now lives on in the C919 project.

Su Wu 2 years ago
This McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Will Become The X-66a: Boeing's TTBW Demonstrator

This McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Will Become The X-66a: Boeing's TTBW Demonstrator

This aircraft has found a new life as an experimental prototype.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
What Happened To Scandinavian Airlines' McDonnell Douglas MD-90s?

What Happened To Scandinavian Airlines' McDonnell Douglas MD-90s?

The carrier operated the type for just over a decade.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
Boeing To Begin Modifying An MD-90 To Fly With Experimental Truss-Braced Wing

Boeing To Begin Modifying An MD-90 To Fly With Experimental Truss-Braced Wing

The modifications will form part of testing for Boeing's X-66A program, which it hopes will reduce greenhouse gas emissi...

Steven Walker 2 years ago
A Brief Guide To The McDonnell Douglas DC-9's Main Variants

A Brief Guide To The McDonnell Douglas DC-9's Main Variants

The Douglas DC-9 entered service with Delta Air Lines in 1965.

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
A Brief History Of The McDonnell Douglas MD-90

A Brief History Of The McDonnell Douglas MD-90

A recount of the aircraft from its inception to retirement.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
Delta Air Lines Looks To Backfill Aggressive Aircraft Retirements

Delta Air Lines Looks To Backfill Aggressive Aircraft Retirements

Jay Singh 5 years ago
Delta Air Lines MD-90 Returns To Atlanta When Landing Gear Wouldn’t Retract

Delta Air Lines MD-90 Returns To Atlanta When Landing Gear Wouldn’t Retract

SF Staff 6 years ago