The Saab 340
The Swedish tried to make a twin-engine turboprop commercial aircraft. The result of a collaboration between Saab AB and Fairchild Aircraft in 1983. The plane continues to be in service. It is thought to be one of the noisiest commercial planes in history. BuckeyeFanFlyer told FlyerTalk, “I flew the Saab-340 last week for the first time…I could not believe the loud noise of the engine, yes I was sitting right next [to] it. Might think about having earplugs available.”
The Saab 340
The MD-80
The MD-80 is one of the few planes to get published in the New York Times. The paper listed its issues over the years. It was involved in many fatal crashes. It was also slow, inefficient, and cramped. It is shocking to hear that this plane is still used by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines!
The MD-80