Douglas MD-80, expected to get the axe today, is expected to keep flying

Boeing's decision to phase out some Douglas aircraft, due today, may stop production but will not tarnish Douglas's reputation for longevity. The MD-80, expected to get the ax, should remain flying 20 to 30 more years. "I expect them to hold their values and have long, productive lives well after I...

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