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The Last Douglas DC-8s Still Airworthy
The early long-range narrowbody jetliner is on its last legs.
The Last DC-8 In America Has Flown For The Last Time
Only two DC-8s remain in service worldwide, and they may not stick around for long either.
This Airline Just Retired The Last US DC-8
Decades of service: The incredible journey of a humanitarian hero.
Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The DC-8 With 4 Engines?
Power, safety, and regulatory compliance - the reasons behind the DC-8's iconic four-engine design.
Just 3 Left: The World's Active Douglas DC-8s In 2025
Over 550 total Douglas DC-8s have been produced since the 1950s.
The DC-8: The 1st Douglas Jetpowered Passenger Plane
The design of the Douglas DC-8 was a masterpiece of early jet-age engineering, blending functionality with elegance.
The DC-7: Last Of The Douglas Propeller-Powered Transports
The lifespan of Douglas’ last major piston engine-powered transport was cut short by the advent of the jet age.
Japan Air Lines Flight 472: The Douglas DC-8 That Landed At The Wrong Airport
How a JAL Douglas DC-8 mistakenly landed at the wrong airport while flying between London and Tokyo.
Just 3 Left: The World's Active Douglas DC-8s In 2024
Only three Douglas DC-8s are known to be operating today, and all three are used as freighters.
NASA’s Flying Laboratory DC-8 Has Flown For The Last Time
The unique aircraft has finally left the skies.
End Of An Era: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8 Retires After 37 Years
NASA's Douglas DC-8 is about to be honorably repurposed and replaced. Read on for details and the author's visit to the famous DC-8 for OLYMPEX.
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 onboard the aircraft and 13 people on the ground.
Vintage Quadjet: 5 Fun Facts About The Douglas DC-8
The DC-8 was considered the gold-standard intercontinental airliner of its day.
Throwback: When A Douglas DC-8 Broke The Sound Barrier In 1961
The DC-8 performed a dive at altitude to achieve the feat, accompanied by the original record breaker, Chuck Yeager.
A Brief Guide To The Douglas DC-8’s Different Variants
Douglas evolved the DC-8 to meet market needs during a pivotal time in commercial aviation.
NASA Is Replacing Its Aging DC-8 With A Boeing 777
It's time to sunset the almost 54-year-old quadjet.
Arrow Air Flight 1285R: The Story Of Canada's Deadliest Plane Crash
Arrow Air Flight 1285R to this day remains the deadliest ever air crash in Canada.
Formerly Canada's Deadliest Plane Crash: The Unsolved Mystery Of Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 831
The cause of this often-forgotten disaster was never fully established, but it left an important legacy.
A Look At NASA's Douglas DC-8 Airborne Science Laboratory
This five-decade old airplane has some interesting features.
