However, there are still quite a few Douglas DC-8s left that are currently flying. Let's take a closer look at this legendary ...

The DC-8 series, including Series 30 and 40, were the first to use turbojet engines with 17,500-pound thrust. The Series 50 was the first to be powered by new, more efficient turbofan jet engines ...

On Apr. 1, 2024, NASA's DC-8 aircraft, registration N817NA, completed its final mission and landed at the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, California. The aircraft is set to retire in May ...

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s DC-8 aircraft will fly over the Central Valley as part of a collaborative scientific research mission.. Valley residents might be able to catch a glimpse ...