This Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company started operations with a single particular modified McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft registered N17085 (officially delivered on December 1, 2007 ...

If you've heard of the DC-10 airplane, you've heard of McDonnell Douglas. But a storied history wasn't enough to keep it ...

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) held a decommissioning ceremony for the KC-10 Extender aerial tanker, plane to be replaced by the ...

It played a significant role in the evolution of commercial aviation, contributing to the development of the Douglas DC-3 and DC-10 aircraft. The airline’s significant milestones include its ...

Meet the KC-10 Extender Based on the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the KC-10 Extender served as an Air Mobility Command tanker and cargo aircraft. It was developed in the 1970s to provide greater ...

Between 1970 and 1977, Delta Boeing 747s flew between large American cities like Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, ...

The final one of the 60 KC-10s procured by the United States Air Force has finally been retired. Travis Air Force Base held a ...

There was also an arsenal of aircraft dropping fire retardant too that included three large air tankers, two single engine and a DC-10 has been on the fire dropping up to 1,600 gallons of retardant.

The aircraft lifted off momentarily but crashed ... report identified the FOD as a Continental Airlines DC-10 thrust reverser door wear strip that had fallen off after maintenance.

the DC-10 VLAT that carry 9,400 gallons, that are not as nimble as smaller aircraft. VLATs are better suited for flat areas or rolling hills, Judy said. “If the skies are dark and black with ...