The 727-100C was the 368 airframe constructed by Boeing, joining Eastern Airlines' fleet in 1967. The youngest 727 still in operation is the 1984-built 727-200F (G-OSRA), operated by 2Excel ...

Eastern Air Lines, and American Airlines — collectively requested Boeing to design the aircraft that would become the 727, ...

Boeing's 727 came about after the successful development ... This particular requirement was vital because Eastern Airlines (one of the many forgotten airlines that once soared the skies) had ...