July 4, 2020 10:55 am ET
June 3, 2020 11:34 am ET -
The JT8D Engine Roars into History Books as Delta Retires…
With the retirement of Delta’s McDonnell-Douglas MD-88s, the chapter for the MD-80 series in North America and the world closes for major airlines. However, it is more than just the metal fuselage that will see service decrease as the engine…
June 2, 2020 2:00 pm ET -
Onboard the Final Flight: Delta Sunsets McDonnell Douglas Fleet During…
The McDonnell Douglas MD-88 and MD-90 have officially exited Delta's fleet after flying their last scheduled flights on Tuesday after being part of the active fleet and a steady workhorse for Delta for 33 years and 25 years respectively. The…
May 20, 2020 12:11 pm ET -
Air France Announces Immediate Retirement of A380 Fleet
Air France has announced it will immediately retire its Airbus A380 fleet following the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The airline was due to retire nine A380s from its fleet by 2022, however, the French flag carrier has brought this…
April 30, 2020 9:04 pm ET -
American, Delta Accelerate Aircraft Retirements
As airlines continue to struggle through the virtually nonexistent travel associated with the coronavirus pandemic, they are looking for as many places as possible to cut down on costs in an effort to save money. Many airlines have grounded large…
March 27, 2020 6:42 pm ET -
KLM, Qantas Reportedly Flying Final 747 Flights This Weekend
The global COVID-19 crisis has impacted aviation profoundly as airlines quickly adapt to crippling demand for air travel and a new reality of border restrictions, grounded jets and seeing sub 20 percent flight load factors. Over 85 airlines across the…