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INFORMATIONAL Nov 30, 2023 The Failure of The Boeing 717 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 →