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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Midwest Airlines has grounded 13 of its airplanes 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 MD-80 aircraft in Roswell, New Mexico [Credit: AirlineGeeks/ William Derrickson] A former American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is potentially getting a new lease on life. For the first ...