Boeing retires its final 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft after 16 years

Boeing retired its last 787-8 Dreamliner test aircraft, ZA004, to an Arizona boneyard after 16 years of service to support future fleet development.

Feb 17, 2026•2 min

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Boeing retires its final 787 test aircraft ZA004 after 16 years.

Boeing decommissioned its last 787-8 test aircraft, ZA004, after 16 years; the propulsion test bed is headed to storage in Marana, Arizona.

Feb 11, 2026•2 min

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Fatal Crash Prompts UPS to Retire Entire McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Fleet

Following the fatal November 2025 Louisville crash, UPS announced the accelerated retirement of its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet, incurring a $137M charge.

Jan 28, 2026•3 min

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