The DC-8 stands out in a unique position; it was initially developed as a USAF tanker for air-to-air refueling, allowing other aircraft to have more extended range, speeds exceeding 600 MPH (966 ...

Thanks to a donation from the federal government, the historic NASA DC-8 aircraft, known for its decades of scientific missions, officially landed at Pocatello Regional Airport on Wednesday ...

it was overtaken by the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8 as the jet-powered workhorses of the airline industry. The jetliners of the era, while not quite as refined as today's aircraft, were faster ...

The event will showcase aircraft, crews and organizations that provide aid during global emergencies. Highlights include the last U.S.-registered DC-8, owned by Samaritan’s Purse and a field ...