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7 Aircraft That Were Retired Earlier Than Expected

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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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By Jacob Johnson

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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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By Daniel S Osipov

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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

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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.

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By Nicole Kylie

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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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By Simple Flying Staff

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

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

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By Simple Flying Staff

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

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

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By Su Wu

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

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

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By Alexander Mitchell

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

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The carrier operated the type for just over a decade.

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By Sumit Singh

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

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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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By Steven Walker

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

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

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By Mark Finlay

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

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

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By Nicole Kylie

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A Brief History Of The McDonnell Douglas MD-90

A recount of the aircraft from its inception to retirement.

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By Justin Surette

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Delta Air Lines Looks To Backfill Aggressive Aircraft Retirements

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By Jay Singh

A Delta Airlines MD-90 in Las Vegas

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

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By SF Staff