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Why The Boeing 727 Fell Out Of Favor
In January 2019, on a domestic route in Iran operated by Iran Aseman Airlines, the Boeing 727 made its last commercial flight. (simpleflying.com) Mais...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Some of my first airline flights as a child were on Delta 727s. Many fond memories.
Delta once had the world’s largest fleet of 727s, but ironically didn’t get any until 1972, after all the other US major airlines. Their first 727s came with the merger with Northeast Airlines. Delta must have liked ‘em so much they loaded up!
Before the merger, Northeast flew a Miami-Los Angeles nonstop with the 727. The airplane was barely able to do that, it may have been the longest scheduled 727 run.
Before the merger, Northeast flew a Miami-Los Angeles nonstop with the 727. The airplane was barely able to do that, it may have been the longest scheduled 727 run.
I remember that too. I’m thinking westbound in the wintertime they made some enroute landings for fuel.
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I really loved the 727.... A great plane, very reliable, easy to work on.. A Mechanics Dream and very comfortable to ride in.
I was fortunate to fly the B-727 (Delta) and loved it! The aircraft will always be my favorite. I think with two engine planes such as the B757, B737 including NG as well as Airbus A319, A320 and A321's became more fuel efficient as opposed to the three engine B727. Just my thoughts.