NEWS Mar 19, 2026 Delta Boeing 717 Fleet Faces Extended WiFi Blackout Following Massive System Swap Delta’s reliable regional workhorse, the Boeing 717-200, is set to navigate a significant connectivity dead zone this year. Read More →

NEWS Feb 18, 2026 Unruly Passenger Triggers Rapid Midair Emergency As Delta Flight Diversion Shakes Houston Hobby A routine sunrise departure from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) was abruptly cut short early Wednesday morning when a Delta Air Lines flight was forced to declare an emergency and return to the gate just minutes after takeoff. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Nov 30, 2023 The Boeing 717: Boeing's Failed Aircraft In 1997, Boeing bought its long-time rival McDonnell Douglas for $13 Billion. After the acquisition, Boeing began to phase out its newly acquired McDonnell Douglas aircraft in favor of its own designs, which most industry leaders deemed more successful. However, McDonnell Douglas had its MD-95 in production, which was set to release just two years later in 1999. Boeing decided to give the aircraft a chance and rebranded the MD-95 as the Boeing 717-200. Following its untimely release, the aircraft failed horribly. Read More →

NEWS Jun 29, 2023 Delta Boeing 717 Lands Safely Without Nose Gear A Delta Boeing 717 made an emergency landing in Charlotte after its nose gear failed to deploy. The aircraft was carrying 101 occupants from Atlanta. Read More →