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42 Years Of Flight: The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender's History
A look at one of the United States Air Force’s key assets.
Boeing's Lawsuit Over Spanair Crash In 2008 Has Been Settled
The aircraft crashed on take-off from Madrid-Barajas Airport, resulting in the deaths of 154 passengers and crew members.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-94X: An Airliner That Never Was
Utilizing a brand new engine design, unfortunately the type never reached production.
54 Years Since Its First Flight: A Guide To The McDonnell Douglas DC-10's Main Variants
The type no longer sees passenger service today.
The History Of The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Over The Years
A look at how the massive military airlift plane came to be.
Inadvertent Slat Deployment: The Story Of China Eastern Airlines Flight 583
In 1993, China Eastern Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had to make an emergency landing in Alaska after its slats were accidentally deployed.
Analysis: 5 Similarities Between The Boeing 717 & The McDonnell Douglas DC-9
Both aircraft are comparable in terms of basic structural and performance characteristics.
Vintage Quadjet: 5 Fun Facts About The Douglas DC-8
The DC-8 was considered the gold-standard intercontinental airliner of its day.
Which Aircraft Did Northwest Airlines Operate?
Throughout its 83-year history, the airline operated a total of 1,086 aircraft
A Complete History Of The F-18 Fighter Jet
The F/A-18 Super Hornet will be eventually replaced with the F/A-XX, which the Navy officially announced in 2012.
19 Years Ago Today: The Runway Overrun Involving Lion Air Flight 538
Aquaplaning was found to have been a factor in the accident.
Inside The Douglas DC-6 That Now Serves As An Alaskan Abode
The AirBnB is just over 750 square feet.
What Happened To Scandinavian Airlines' McDonnell Douglas MD-90s?
The carrier operated the type for just over a decade.
Three Cool Modified Versions Of The McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The DC-10 came in different variants, from military to freight.
The Harrier Jump Jet: How Does It Hover?
Developed in the 1960s, the Harrier jump jet is a VTOL attack jet that is still in use by major military forces today.
Why Douglas Merged With McDonnell
The pair would join forces in an attempt to expand their stronghold on US aviation.
Did You Know: Malaysia Airlines Used To Fly The McDonnell Douglas MD-11
Malaysia Airlines' fleet has undergone a significant transformation over time.
This Week In Aviation History: The Douglas DC-2 Makes Its First Flight
The twin-engine aircraft achieved 19 American speed and distance records within the first six months of service
What Makes The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Different From The MD-80 Series?
The MD-90 flew for the first time 30 years ago.