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In Pictures: American Airlines' Final McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Flight

The MD-80 was the last aircraft to fly American's polished aluminium livery.

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

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

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On This Day In 1993 China Eastern Airlines Flight 5398 Suffered A Fatal Runway Overrun

How pilot error led to a China Eastern MD-82 overruning the runway.

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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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Which Airlines Still Operate The McDonnell Douglas MD-80?

While the type is becoming a comparative rarity, it is still far from extinct.

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14 Years Ago Today: The Crash Of Spanair Flight 5022

How pilot error led to the deaths of 152 passengers and crew.

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Just 2 Left: A Look At The Last Remaining Active McDonnell Douglas MD-81s

The type has now been in service for over four decades.

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Scandinavian Airlines System Flight 751: The Story Of The 'Miracle At Gottröra'

The crash, which all 129 occupants survived, occurred after ice was ingested into the plane's engines.

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