In terms of durability, the McDonnell Douglas-80 has more than held its own. Also known as the Super 80, the MD-80 began flying at American Airlines in 1983, serving six cities. American was the first ...

A former American Airlines MD-80, tail number N984TW, has flown again for the first time since its final revenue flight in 2019, which was also American's last MD-80 flight and involved the last MD-80 ...

The classic McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was well known by its moniker “Mad Dog” for its loud engines and old-school handling features. The low-bypass engines mounted on its tail were very different from ...

As summer draws to a close, American Airlines is hastening the pace at which it sends aged McDonnell Douglas MD-80s to the aircraft boneyard. Five years into a revamp of its fleet, the world’s largest ...

Like a classic old automobile, American Airlines' MD-80 aircraft need occasional repairs to keep operating but are more reliable than newer and more complex planes, company and industry officials say.

Aircraft and engine manufacturers today put a lot of effort into designing jets that balance efficiency, comfort, and performance. From advanced aerodynamics to refined interiors, every detail is ...