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Safe Air Boeing 727 Collides With MD-82 At Malakal Airfield in South Sudan
While the MD-82 was already written off, the Boeing 727 was also damaged beyond repair.
Fascinating: 5 Aviation Mysteries That Remain Unsolved Today
While a rarity, there are cases where investigators were unable to determine with confidence a probable cause of incident.
33 Years On: How Two Northwest Airlines Jets Collided On The Runway In Detroit
Two Northwest Airlines aircraft collided after the pilots of a DC-9 entered an active runway by mistake.
Forgotten Trijets: The Story Of Southwest Airlines' Short-Lived Boeing 727 Fleet
The carrier leased the aircraft from Braniff and PEOPLExpress.
42 Years Since Its Foundation: The Story Of Sun Country Airlines
From its early years as a full-service leisure carrier to its modern-day ULCC and cargo operations, Sun Country Airlines has a varied history.
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Fatal Holding Pattern Mistake: The Crash Of Dan-Air Flight 1008
The plane was carrying 138 British tourists to Tenerife when it crashed.
Delta Air Lines' Special Relationship With The Boeing 727
How Delta Air Lines became the largest operators of the trijet.
How United Airlines Flight 389 Became The Boeing 727's First Hull Loss
The accident was the first involving the popular tri-jet.
Living On A Plane? One Man Has Made It A Reality
This Boeing 727 has gotten a new lease on life as a motorless home.
Which Airliners Come With Their Own Built-In Stairs?
Ryanair loves having airstairs on its Boeing 737s.
A Rare Breed: Another Passenger Boeing 727 Retired
Starling Aviation's VIP-configured Boeing 727, M-STAR, was retired at Cotswold Airport in Kemble on Wednesday after over 40 years of service.
Did You Know About The Boeing 727's Re-Engining Program?
The 737 and 747 are two notable Boeing jets that have been re-engined over the years. But did you know about the 727?
Lolita Express: What's Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Private Boeing 727?
The disgraced billionaire's jet, despite its luxurious interior, holds a dark past
52 Years Ago D.B. Cooper Hijacked And Escaped A Boeing 727
The Boeing 727 was hijacked while en route to Seattle by a mysterious passenger who has yet to be identified.
The Boeing 727's Early Struggles With Excessive Descent Speeds & Sink Rates
Pilots had trouble learning to fly the jet due to the aircraft's ability to descend fast.
What Was The First Jetliner To Be Fitted With An APU?
Such technology was introduced early in the jet age with the Boeing 727.
Why Was The Boeing 727 Discontinued?
US airlines wanted a plane they could fly from airports with shorter runways, and smaller than a Boeing 707.
60 Years Since Its First Flight: Who Flies The Boeing 727 Today?
The Boeing 727 is a pretty rare aircraft these days...
The Story Of The Boeing 727's Development
The aircraft proved popular with airlines worldwide, with more than 1,800 examples produced.