abstract:The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner, developed for the 100-seat market. The airliner was designed and marketed by McDonnell Douglas as the MD-95, a third-generation derivative of the DC-9.
Also on Tuesday, aQantasBoeing717 sustained minor damage to its fuselage when it was struck bylightning during a domestic flight betweenAliceSpringsandDarwin.