Here we see a McDonnell-Douglas 88, the last variant of the MD-80 series. This Delta Airlines plane is parked at Lindley Field in Greensboro (GSO). Likely, this 155 seater is headed to Atlanta, Delta's main hub. Since Northwest Airlines and Delta merged, we see a lot more of the latter in Greensboro and the "old redtails" have been repainted. US Air transports the most people to and from Greensboro and Delta is second in passengers carried.
In the background, on the top right, you can see TIMCO Aviation Services peeking out from behind the jetway. They have a 600,000 square foot aircraft maintenance facility in Greensboro. TIMCO, established in 1990, is headquartered in Greensboro. Along with TIMCO and FedEx, DELTA, USAirways and all of the other carriers provide great resources for Greensboro.
This photo reminds us of Delta's old advertising campaign. "We love to fly and it shows."
155 seats and I bet every one of them will be taken on the next flight, judging from my recent experience. I wonder what changes G'boro will experience if American and U.S. Air merge?
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 08:43 AM
The merger will be interesting to follow, Jane!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 01:48 PM