Japan Airlines operated the aircraft as JA8325 beginning in 1968. The Boeing 727 was eventually ... a private jet for Middle-eastern royalty, among other owners. The 727 had the following ...

"[The Boeing 727] was the first commercial airplane ... in 1960 with a total of 80 orders (40 from United Airlines and 40 from Eastern Air Lines). The aircraft first flew in 1963 and entered ...

Boeing created the oddly configured 727 because three important customers had somewhat overlapping requirements: American, United, and Eastern all ... In addition, the airlines wanted equipment ...