Does Delta still fly the MD-90?

Delta was the last U.S. passenger airline to operate the MD-88 and MD-90 on June 2, 2020: MD-90 flight—aptly numbered DL90—arrived in Atlanta from Houston at approximately 9 a.m.

Is the MD-80 safe?

The MD-80 and its variants are the workhorses of airline fleets around the world, and are also regarded as among the safest planes. MD-80 series aircraft carry up to 172 passengers, depending on seat configuration, and require a minimum crew of two pilots and four cabin staff. Spanair has 36 in its 65-aircraft fleet.

When was the first Delta MD 90 made?

The MD-90 was launched firmly on November 14, 1989, when Delta Air Lines placed an order for 50 MD-90s, with options for another 110 planes. The MD-90 aircraft first flew on 22 February 1993, and in February 1995, the first MD-90 was delivered to DL. The MD-90 was manufactured next door to Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California, US.

When is Delta going to retire the MD-88?

Delta will retire the MD-88 and MD-90 aircraft earlier than previously planned, with both aircraft types exiting the fleet effective June 2020. The accelerated retirement schedule of both aircraft is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic as we reduce capacity systemwide.

When was the first McDonnell Douglas MD 90 made?

The MD-90 was firmly launched on November 14, 1989, when Delta Air Lines placed an order for 50 MD-90s, with options for a further 110 aircraft. The aircraft first flew on February 22, 1993 and the first MD-90 was delivered to Delta in February 1995. The MD-90 was produced adjacent to the Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California, USA.

What’s the seating capacity on a McDonnell Douglas MD 90?

The MD-90 has a seating capacity of up to 172 passengers and was introduced into service with Delta Air Lines in 1995, which is now the final operator of the MD-90. The MD-90 and the subsequent MD-95/Boeing 717 were derivatives of the MD-80, which itself was commercially introduced in 1980 as a derivative of the DC-9.

Does Delta still fly the MD-90? Delta was the last U.S. passenger airline to operate the MD-88 and MD-90 on June 2, 2020: MD-90 flight—aptly numbered DL90—arrived in Atlanta from Houston at approximately 9 a.m. Is the MD-80 safe? The MD-80 and its variants are the workhorses of airline fleets around the world, and are…