Airlines loved the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 for its versatility: it could carry 90-135 passengers, depending on variant and configuration, and could operate from smaller airports. Over the years, ...

Douglas was the world's top manufacturer before the 707, and while Boeing became larger during the Jet Age, Douglas continued ...

Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman are all names most people have heard, especially if you're in the aeronautical industry or simply an enthusiast. A name nobody hears nearly as frequently ...

Donald Wills Douglas delivered the Wilbur Wright Memorial Lecture in 1935, recognizing his company's advancements with the DC-2 in commercial air transport and his predictions for future aviation ...

When it comes to the best military jets in the world, American defense contractors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and the Douglas Aircraft Company are among the top manufacturers of advanced military ...

In the late 1930s, the Douglas Aircraft Company developed a new bomber to address and even rectify the shortcomings of the unloved twin-engine B-18 Bolo Bomber. Initially, Douglas had proposed a ...

Douglas Aircraft started down a 30-year path toward extinction when it merged with McDonnell in 1967. McDonnell management prioritized military programs and was not willing to make the investment ...