Originally Posted by
PHXflier
So far none of Delta's MD88s has been repurposed for cargo duty. Scrap metal is more likely. They are about 30 years old when they are retired, and some of them have quite a few mechanical problems, so it is probably not worth trying to repurpose them.
for the most part Delta isn't selling any of the planes they have been parking and in a lot of cases will buy them from the lessors.
They then become parts planes for DMS. FWIW Delta has also been buying other airplanes and now has DMS selling parts on the open market.