DC-8

[DAr19]

I don't know if this qualifies as nostalgia, but does anyone know of any DC-8 aircraft in passenger configuration that are still either airworthy or operating?

I know there are plenty of cargo aircraft but I was wondering if any passenger aircraft are still around?

DAr19

[ferrydude]

Maybe not pure pax, but ATI operates several pax/freight combis

[DAr19]

Thanks ferrydude. I read something about there still being one or two aircraft operating privately in VIP config. Can't find anything specific online though.

[twochai]

I think Adnan Kashoggi's DC-8-62 may still be operating somewhere??

[ferrydude]

ohhh, I was thinking configured for airline pax. Jet Aviation and Saudi Aramco

both used to operate them in corporate config, don't know if they still do.

Then there is NASA

[DAr19]

Thank you both for the information, very helpful.

I expected that there would be none remaining in full airline config, thanks for confirming that ferrydude.

[WELLUNG]

Kashoggi's DC8 was converted to a freighter at least 15 years ago......

[dixi188]

Late '80s, his DC-8-73 was parked at Bournemouth with care and maintenance being done by FR Aviation.
In 1990 I saw it in service with Connie Kalitta at Willow Run, Detroit.
Not sure if it is still flying though.

[honeysweetcombe]

Bung in a search for VP-BHM, should come up with a VIP DC8. Has been into MSE a few times to the CAS hangar.