Convair 880 Jet Airliner Overview The Convair 880 was a narrow-body jet airliner produced by the Convair division of General Dynamics in the late 1950s. Designed to compete with the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8, the Convair 880 promised airlines a faster, sleeker option for medium- to long-haul service. Marketed as the “world’s fastest jet … Continue reading Convair 880