FUTURE OF THE MD-80
A true commercial aviation workhorse...for years to come. “The Boeing MD-80, a quiet, fuel-efficient twinjet, was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in August 1980 and entered airline service in October 1980. Its Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 engines, combined with its efficient aerodynamic design, allow the MD-80 to meet all current noise regulations while producing operating costs among the lowest in commercial aviation.” - Boeing “They fly forever, (the MD-80’s)” - Roger King, an aviation analyst at the research firm CreditSights “As big airlines sell off their older planes, there will be plenty of MD-80’s available to support the growth of Allegiant, which shoehorns 150 seats into a plane, and possibly other niche carriers” - Jeff Bailey, New York Times It's obvious, the MD-80 is here to stay for a long time. Though it's often dubbed as a "gas-guzzler", this impression is about to change. With substantial fuel savings available with the EP-80 Ejector/TR, Operators are able to receive the advantages of this amazing aircraft while improving the only disadvantage - fuel consumption.
