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 ...

The last-ever-produced McDonnell Douglas MD-80, previously flown by American Airlines, recently completed a flight after a period in storage. CAVU Aerospace performed the reactivation work, taking ...

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 ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Allegiant Air says its fleet of MD-80 aircraft is back in service after an overhaul of emergency exit slides. Company spokeswoman Jessica Wheeler said Monday that service was normal ...

MILWAUKEE - Midwest Airlines grounded 13 of its airplanes Thursday to re-inspect a wiring harness that caused American Airlines to cancel more than 2,400 flights since Tuesday. Midwest Airlines ...

LAS VEGAS, NV -- Allegiant Airlines officials say a plane having engine problems turned around and returned to Las Vegas. Allegiant spokesman Justin Ralenkotter says Flight 225 to Bellingham, ...

American Airlines pilot David Alaback (left) talks with an aviation enthusiast at a ribbon-cutting for the MD-80 jet exhibit ...

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 ...