Aviaco MD-88 EC-966 (53307/2015) 'Puerta de Alcola' Del. 08/11/1992
A great look at the reverse thurst "Clamshell" buckets on the Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217C engine utilized on the Aviaco MD-88. Aviaco was the only airline to use this engine type on its MD-88 fleet, all other operators utilized the JT8D-219 engine a more powerful power plant. If you look closely you can also get a good look at the deployed spoiler system on the upper section of the wing. This aircraft was later re-registerd as EC-FOF and is now in service with Iberia Airlines following the merger of the two Spanish carriers in 1999. EC-966 taxies on taxi way Delta to Rwy 30 for departure on a pre-delivery test flight. (Photo Michael Carter Collection)
Aviaco MD-88 EC-FOF (53307/2015) 'Puerta de Alcola' Del. 08/11/1992
Now re-registerd as EC-FOF (ex EC-966) the Aviaco MD-88 is seen rolling for take-off from Lanzarote. If you look closely at the forward fuselage, you can see the special sticker that has been apllied celebrating 'XACOBEO 99'. (Photo by Robbie Shaw/Michael Carter Collection)
Iberia MD-88 EC-FPD (53309/2023) 'Lago de Covadonga' Del. 09/10/1992
In 1999 Aviaco was merged into fellow Spanish carrier Iberia. Here we see an MD-88 of the merged carriers as it taxies to the gate after arrival. (Photo by Robbie Shaw/Michael Carter Collection)
