After that, on April 8, 1963, Douglas announced to proceed with the detailed design of the DC-9, and no later, Delta Airlines placed the initial order of DC-9, ordering about 15 aircraft.

Courtesy: Douglas Aircraft Company In the shadow of the original Wright Flyer, at 9:15 p.m. on May 30 ... because of the growing fleet of Douglas DC-2s—the “bi-motored” air transport ...

It's the end of an era in aviation. The McDonnell Douglas DC-9, a plane that once ruled the skies, is finally retiring. The DC-9 first took flight in 1965 and production stopped in 1982.

Delta's history with the DC-9 is a long one. The airline was a launch customer for McDonnell Douglas' new aircraft back in 1965, where it replaced turboprops on popular domestic routes.

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15, Saltillo, Mexico, July 6, 2008–The USA Jet Airlines cargo DC-9 crashed on approach to Saltillo Airport.

The crash occurred at 2:15 a.m. as the McDonnell-Douglas DC-9-15 freighter approached the airport in Saltillo, Mexico, carrying a load of auto parts, said Donald McNeff, vice president of USA Jet ...

After that, on April 8, 1963, Douglas announced to proceed with the detailed design of the DC-9, and no later, Delta Airlines ...

A Delta Air Lines DC-9 taxis on the tarmac at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Monday before its final scheduled commercial flight. The DC-9 first took flight in 1965 and production ...

It's the end of an era in aviation. The McDonnell Douglas DC-9, a plane that once ruled the skies, is finally retiring. The DC-9 first took flight in 1965 and production stopped in 1982.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9, a plane that once ruled the skies, is finally retiring. The DC-9 first took flight in 1965 and production stopped in 1982.