NASA Selects 777 To Replace Aging DC-8

DC-8

Despite flying relatively few hours, the DC-8 has become hard to support.

Credit: NASA
After several years of studying various replacement options for its venerable McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72, NASA has acquired a former Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 777-200ER for its large, next-generation airborne science research platform. The aircraft, which was delivered new to JAL in 2003, has been...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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