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Why do airlines keep older aircraft in service longer than expected?

Almost every carrier has some legacy jets in its fleet. Yet, these aren't just sitting around gathering dust, but play an important role in a carrier's operation, often carrying out missions that are ...

Your Next Flight Could Be on a 35-Year-Old Airplane. Here’s Which Airline Flies Some of the Oldest Aircraft in the U.S.

In 1991, United Airlines acquired four Boeing 767-300ERs aircraft. Today, 35 years later, they still operate safely in the ...
AOL

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know it

Step aboard a Boeing 767 operated by United Airlines and you’ll encounter the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences — a smart foyer with gray walls and the rich blue United globe logo, rows ...

Why do pilots still train on older aircraft systems?

The persistence of older training systems is a testament to the fact that aviation remains a discipline of physics and human psychology.
KRDO

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

(CNN) — Step aboard a Boeing 767 operated by United Airlines and you’ll encounter the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences — a smart foyer with gray walls and the rich blue United globe ...