Die Reno Air setzte ab April 1996 das Muster MD-90 ein und insgesamt kamen fünf Exemplare zur Auslieferung. Reno Air wurde nach Delta Air Lines der zweite Betreiber der MD-90 in den USA.

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Dieser Flugzeugtyp ergänzte primär die MD-82/-83-/-87-Flotte, ermöglichte der Reno Air aber auch, einige zum Beispiel von SAS angemietete MD-82 zu retournieren. Die extrem geräuscharmen MD-90 wurden besonders von lärmsensitiven Flughäfen eingesetzt und boten gegenüber den MD-82/-83 eine moderate Kapazitätserhöhung. Obwohl auch Reno Air in der Einführungsphase Probleme mit der MD-90 hatte, so sollte sich die MD-90 später zu einem sehr zuverlässigen Muster entwickelt haben. Mehrere Quellen besagen, dass die MD-90 bei Crews äußerst populär war. Piloten wie Flugbegleiter schätzten die MD-90 überaus als Arbeitsplatz. 

Die MD-90 übernahmen innerhalb einer recht kurzen Zeit sämtliche Operationen ab Orange County, da Reno Air von der Lärmarmut der MD-90 profitieren konnte. Die MD-90 erwies sich als leiser als die Airbus A320 oder Boeing 737-800.

Reno Air has one of the newest all jet fleets and utilizes three types of McDonnell Douglas Aircraft including our newest addition to our fleet the MD90.The MD90 is the most fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly aircraft available. The seating configurations of our aircraft are as follows:

20 MD80's Seating Configuration Left-2 Right-3 First Class 20 Coach 120
4 MD87's Seating Configuration Left-2 Right-3 First Class 12 Coach 105
2MD90's Seating Configuration Left-2 Right-3 First Class 20 Coach 128

Discover the Silicon Valley Flyer!

The Silicon Valley Flyer is named in honor of the high-tech center Reno Air serves daily through its hub in San Jose. The airplane is also painted with the Reno Air Web Site internet address. This state-of-the-art airplane joins the Reno Air Fleet in August.

The Silicon Valley Flyer is Reno Air's third McDonnell Douglas MD-90, the most environmentally-friendly aircraft in the world. The MD-90 is the most confortable, single-aisle aircraft with the lowest emission levels in its class.

This ultra-quiet aircraft has proven to be a welcome neighbor to airport communities.

Reno Air's MD-90 has 148 seats, 8 more than than our MD-80's, with the 5-abreast seating that passengers prefer. Other amenities include larger and lighted overhead stowage bins, full-grip lighted hand rails for balance and support, and increased spaciousness for more passenger comfort.

Discover the Silicon Valley Flyer on one of our 10 non-stop flights every business day between San Jose and Orange County.

Discover The Orange County Flyer !

Reno Air has recently taken delivery of two McDonnell Douglas MD-90s, the most environmentally-friendly aircraft in the world. The MD-90 is the most comfortable, single-aisle aircraft with the lowest emission levels in their class. With a unique paint scheme on the front section of the fuselage, Reno Air has dedicated both of our first MD-90s as "The Orange County Flyer".

This ultra-quiet aircraft has proven to be a welcome neighbor to airport communities.

Reno Air's MD-90 has 148 seats, 8 more than our MD-80's, with the 5-abreast seating that passengers prefer. Other amenities include larger and lighted overhead stowage bins, full-grip lighted hand rails for balance and support, and increased spaciousness for more passenger comfort.

Discover the Orange County Flyer on one of our eleven non-stop flights every business day between San Jose and Orange County.

Aircraft: Reno Air leases 24 MD-80 series jets, with an average fleet age of five years. The carrier is scheduled to take delivery of two state-of-the-art MD-90s in the spring of 1996.

Company Description: RENO AIR is a scheduled low fare, full service airline which initiated service July 1, 1992 with one McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft and 150 employees. The carrier now has 28 MD-80 and 3 MD-90 series jets and 1,800 employees; 60% of whom live in the Reno/Tahoe area. Reno Air's non-stop service from Reno/Tahoe International Airport began with flights to Seattle and Los Angeles. The carrier now serves 17 destinations throughout the West and Canada, as well as Chicago/O'Hare.