American Airlines retires its MD-80 fleet to boneyard in Roswell, New Mexico
Wednesday marked the end of an era for American Airlines. The MD-80 retired to Roswell after a 36-year journey with the airline. “This airplane is a classic. It’s like a ’57 Chevy,” said Capt. Scott Shankland. “It was truly the workhorse of American during the expansion in the mid-90s."