> ....I have a Boeing trivia question. Wondered if you might have the > answer. Apparently the DC9 has been re-designated as the Boeing 717 (the > missing number)... > The Douglas DC-9 morphed into the MD-80 (McDonnell-Douglas) and successors (MD-83) and when the Boeing/McDonnell-Douglas "merger" occurred, the remaining production M-D series were renamed Boeing 717 etc. I think American had more MD-80 and & MD-83s than anyone but all their MD-series were to be retired last year and replaced with 737s because of fuel economy and noise.
The 737-800 that was demolished in Jamaica yesterday was an American flight. I can't answer your other questions but I have freinds who can, if needed. RLE > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
