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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 than many imagined.
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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.
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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.
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By Aaron Spray
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.
By Nicole Kylie
Did You Know: McDonnell Douglas Considered Powering The MD-90 With Propfan Engines
The collaboration with General Electric almost made it to production.
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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.
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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.
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By Su Wu
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.
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What Happened To Scandinavian Airlines' McDonnell Douglas MD-90s?
The carrier operated the type for just over a decade.
By Sumit Singh
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 emissions by up to 30%.
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A Brief Guide To The McDonnell Douglas DC-9's Main Variants
The Douglas DC-9 entered service with Delta Air Lines in 1965.
By Mark Finlay
What Makes The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Different From The MD-80 Series?
The MD-90 flew for the first time 30 years ago.
By Nicole Kylie
A Brief History Of The McDonnell Douglas MD-90
A recount of the aircraft from its inception to retirement.
Delta Air Lines Looks To Backfill Aggressive Aircraft Retirements
By Jay Singh
Delta Air Lines MD-90 Returns To Atlanta When Landing Gear Wouldn’t Retract
By SF Staff