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American Airlines MD-80 Retirement Press Kit

American’s McDonnell Douglas MD-80s are departing for the last time Sept. 4. The retirement of the iconic aircraft, the long-time backbone of American’s fleet, marks a historic and exciting day. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #super80sendoff.

This media kit provides resources and assets for you to use as needed. If you have any questions about the MD-80 retirement, contact American Airlines Media Relations at 817-967-1577 or mediarelations@aa.com.

Press release

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

The End of an Era: American Says Farewell to the Super 80

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet today as most of the remaining 26 aircraft take their final flights to Roswell, New Mexico (ROW). The MD-80, also known as the Super 80, was the workhorse of the airline’s fleet throughout the 1980s and beyond.