DALLAS — Today, in 1964, the three-engined Boeing 727 entered service with launch customer Eastern Air Lines (EA), one of the "Big Four" domestic airlines created by the Spoils Conferences of 1930.

and 787 Dreamliner tend to headline conversations regarding Boeing's best passenger planes, one can easily argue that the 727 also deserves its share of attention, even if the manufacturer stopped ...

If you’re interested in this neglected Boeing looking for a fresh start, and are not employed by the City of El Paso (because rules), you have until 10:00 a.m. Eastern this morning to make an offer.