MD-80 Delta AirlinesDelta Airlines MD 80 airplane model. For operators of the DC 9 who sought to offset rising fuel costs of the mid 1970s, McDonnell Douglas proposed new versions of the DC 9 50. The DC 9 Super 80 was launched in October 1977, with wingspan increased by 14 ft. 5 in., and fuselage length increased by 14 ft. 2 in., allowing up to 172 passengers to be carried. In June of 1983 the company adopted a new system of MD designations, breaking away from the old

With world record breaking speeds and altitudes

the US Marine Corps unit that provides helicopter support to the US President

Turner set many inter-city and coast to coast records selling aviation and giving his sponsors a real show for their money

relaying instructions from the National Command Authority

Around 1963 the design was substantially revised

especially on an aircraft with such an unusual wing design

The C-40 serves as an airborne command center for high-ranking military and government officials

and allied special operations forces

F-22 Raptor model airplane

The Blue Vixen radar coupled with the medium range AIM-120 AMRAAM missile gives the FA2 the ability to engage hostile aircraft before they come into visual range

Boeing unveiled the 747 on July 25

Capture the moment during the TRAP