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 ...

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 ...

This week’s Flight Friday looks at a platform that was severely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series. After deliveries of the first MD-81 in 1980, following on from the ...

Capt. Bruce Taylor welcomed about 40 guests aboard the last passenger flight of an American Airlines’ MD-80 aircraft at DFW Airport. As the door shut and the passengers settled into their seats, ...

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) American Airlines canceled about 300 flights Wednesday so its crews could inspect some wire bundles aboard its MD-80 aircraft. The canceled flights represent about 13 percent of ...