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American Airlines Fuels Rumors of Capacity Constraint as 737s Are Tagged for the Boneyard
American Airlines is overhauling its fleet but doesn’t want to add too much capacity. The Fort Worth based airline has plans to retire 45 Boeing 737s over the next two years, with 12 of the older planes being taken out of service next year and 33 retirements planned for 2020. AA spokesperson Josh Freed says […] More
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Hard Landing: The Demonstration MD-80 Slammed Into Runway, Lost Its Tail
Back on May 2, 1980, one of the MD-80 demonstrators was conducting a test sortie to evaluate landing distance. During one of the approaches, the pilot flew a steeper than normal approach, flared late, and touched down hard. But what happens next is incredible. The MD-80 that was being tested had a HUD in the […] More
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Here Are Six Reasons Why The C-Series Could Be The Next Big Thing In Commercial Aviation
After getting off to a rocky start, Bombardier’s C-Series jets are uniquely positioned to become the next big thing in aviation. That is, if they do not incite an international trade war first. Last spring, Boeing accused plane maker Bombardier of receiving financial backing from the government of Canada that helped it maintain the struggling […] More
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TWA Lives! Quite A Few TWA Planes Still Exist
For over seven decades TWA was a household name, but poor management beginning in the 1980s, multiple bankruptcies in the 90s and the tragic loss of Flight 800 and its 230 people onboard in 1996, all contributed to the eventual demise of the company in 2001. It was sold to American Airlines (AA), and over […] More
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Is China’s ARJ21 Just A MD-80 Copy Or Is It The Beginning Of China’s Rise In Commercial Aviation?
China’s bid to become a major player in the global aerospace industry is moving forward, with the recent certification of the ARJ21. Mass production has commenced and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or COMAC, reports that it already has 413 orders for the ARJ21 from 19 customers. The Deputy Director General of China’s Ministry […] More
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I Was A Chase Ship For An American Airlines MD-80 With A Gear Problem
One of the gifts of aviation is that the experience of flying is so powerful that unique moments become etched in your memory. Whether its your first flight, your first solo, or that trip that you survived by the skin of your teeth, you are left with stories to tell. And the best part is […] More
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So Low You Could Reach Out And Touch The Mad Dog
V1…Rotate. Dude, C’mon…Rotate! We’ve posted a few videos of arrivals at St. Maarten. We’ve even had one of our own avgeeks profile his trip down to the island. It’s a magical place with pristine beaches, beautiful weather, and (of course) gorgeous low flying planes. Most of the videos out there though show the beach arrivals. […] More
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#FBF: American Used To Powerback Their Mad Dogs
This #Flashback Friday we remember the good ol’ days of MD-80 and DC-9 powerbacks from the gate. Watch this AA Maddog skillfully back up and then swing around on his way with ease. Back in the day aircraft with tail mounted engines and bucket style thrust reversers (727, DC-9, MD-80, Fokker 100) regularly powered themselves […] More
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INTERVIEW: Meet Self-Professed #AirlineGeek And Author Of “America’s Local Service Airlines”
10 questions with the man who unlocked the history of the small and medium sized airlines that first connected America by air. There are people who work in the aviation industry and people who love the aviation industry. There are some rare people who fit both those criteria. Meet David H. Stringer, an accomplished author, aviation professional, […] More
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Relive The Glory Days of the American Airlines MD-80 MadDog With This Noisy Takeoff
Back in the early 1980s, American Airlines took a bet on the MD-80. McDonnell Douglas was desperate for business. American’s CEO at the time (Bob Crandall) negotiated a sweetheart deal that allowed American to establish hubs (and eventually a fortress hub like DFW) across the United States. After the acquisition of TWA, the fleet grew […] More
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The Last Day of TWA – A Sad Day For Aviation
Caution: If you loved TWA, this video might be painful to watch. December 1, 2001 was a sad day in St. Louis. For over 77 years TWA provided commercial service to millions of passengers around the globe. This day would be TWA’s last day to operate as an independent airline. TWA, also known as Trans […] More
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Flashback Friday: Reviewing The Stories And Videos Of The Past Week
Flashback Friday: Our one-stop, one-click recap of the past week on Avgeekery.com. If your week blurred by so fast you couldn’t spend time at Avgeekery.com (we forgive you) here’s a quick way to catch up. We’ve compiled all of our stories and videos from the past week. They’re all just a click away. Enjoy. One […] More
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