Did You Know: KLM Operated Every Douglas Aircraft From The DC-2 To The DC-10
KLM is the only airline to have to operated all the Douglas Aircraft from the DC-2 onwards.
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NASA Is Replacing Its Aging DC-8 With A Boeing 777
It's time to sunset the almost 54-year-old quadjet.
What Happened To Nationair Canada?
The short-lived airline grew to be Canada's third-largest carrier at one point.
A Look At NASA's Douglas DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory
This five-decade old airplane has some interesting features.
How Swissair Flight 316 Became The Douglas DC-8's 50th Hull Loss
The accident occurred on this day in 1979.
A Rare Breed: Which Douglas DC-8s Are Still Active Today?
The DC-8 was one of the defining early jetliners, but which examples remain active in 2022?
Nigeria Airways Flight 2120: The Douglas DC-8's Deadliest Accident
A plane packed with African pilgrims returning from Mecca burst into flames shortly after takeoff.
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Alitalia Flight 112: Italy's Deadliest Single-Aircraft Disaster
Alitalia flight 112 crashed into a mountain in Sciliy.
Close Call In Sydney: The Near Miss That Broke A CP Air DC-8's Tailfin In 1971
The situation occurred due to confusion regarding air traffic control communications.
Japan Airlines Flight 2: The DC-8 That Was Able To Fly Again After A Water Landing
The new DC-8 hit shallow water on approach to San Francisco in 1968. With minimal damage it went on to fly until 2001.
Simulation Gone Wrong: The Crash Of Delta Air Lines Flight 9877
While performing a simulated landing, a Douglas DC-8 crashed in Louisiana, killing all aboard the plane and 13 people on the ground.
Deadly Seat Swap: The Crash Of United Airlines Flight 2885
How a bizarre switch of flight crew duties ended with fatal results.
57 Years Since Its First Flight: Who Still Operates The DC-9?
26 original DC-9 aircraft remain in service, mostly in cargo and military use.
40 Years Ago Today - The Crash Of Japan Airlines Flight 350
The loss of Japan Airlines Flight 350 was attributed to the deliberate actions of the Captain flying that day.
