The DC-9 was designed for frequent, short flights. It first flew and entered airline service in 1965. The final DC-9 was delivered in October 1982. DC-9-based airliners including the MD-80, MD-90 and Boeing 717 (MD-95) later followed in production. With the final deliveries of the 717 in 2006, production of the DC-9/MD-80/90/717 aircraft family ceased after 41 years and 2441 units built. For details of the DC-9 and later aircraft based on the DC-9, click here. Douglas DC-9 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Boeing 717
