American’s ‘Super 80’ flies out of Memphis for final time
American Airlines' last MD-80 aircraft are heading into retirement. Memphis International Airport figured prominently in the start of the aircraft's 36-year run at American.
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American Airlines MD-80 retirement Memphis International Airport Super 80Wayne Risher
Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
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