Part of the DC-9 family of aircraft the MD-80 series airliner flies mid-range flights for a number of different airlines around the world. The MD-80 aircraft are updates of the DC-9 airframe and themselves have a variety of follow-on upgrades includ ing the MD-95/Boeing 717. Boeing merged with McDonnell Douglas in 1997 and the latest in the MD-80 line has been renamed thanks to Boeing`s greater brand recognition in the airline market.This successful airliner is rendered here in the colors of Al aska Airlines. This model`s paint scheme matches that of the real-world aircraft with exacting detail and combines with a high-quality construction to produce a must-have item for any collector or enthusiast