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Lockheed Super Constellation: Supporting NASA’s Connection to Deep Space
The Lockheed C-121G Super Constellation is here! This attention getting silhouette is a much requested addition to MotoArt’s Encyclopedia of Aircraft. N420NA began its service with the U.S. military but it also spent many years with NASA, testing ground tracking stations systems and performing simulations for ground tracking station operators. Read more about this plane, then get one of our Lockheed Super Connie PlaneTags for your collection
Boeing 757: Celebrating US Airways Heritage
Airlines and customers alike appreciated the Boeing 757-200 and the paths it opened up for travel across large spans and vast oceans, even where only smaller airports were available. Let’s take a closer look at N905AW, a Boeing 757-200 with a career span of nearly 30 years.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk: A Multi-Role Helicopter
The latest entrant into MotoArt’s encyclopedia of aircraft is a helicopter. The Sikorsky UH-60 has become one of the most widely used helicopters in the world, serving in a variety of roles, including troop transport, medical evacuation, and search and rescue. Read more about one UH-60A, 87-24659, its development, history and how MotoArt owner Dave Hall found it, then get one for your own PlaneTags collection.
Aloha Airlines 737-200: Pioneering Low-Cost Air Travel in Hawaii
The Boeing 737-200 was a popular narrow-body aircraft that was produced by Boeing from the 1960s to the 1980s. It had a range of up to 2,930 nautical miles (5,420 km) and could carry up to 136 passengers. The 737-200 was known for its reliability, durability, and flexibility, making it a popular choice for many airlines. The newest PlaneTags are made from a 737-200 that flew for TAP Air Portugal as CS-TEO and Aloha Airlines as N824AL. Let’s take a closer look.
Dassault HU-25 Guardian: The US Coast Guard Falcon
The Dassault HU-25A Guardian was a crucial asset to the USCG's fleet, providing critical support for maritime safety and security missions. Its versatility, speed, and advanced equipment make it an essential tool in protecting the nation's borders and saving lives at sea.
Boeing 737: The Piedmont Pacemaker
Piedmont Airlines, later absorbed into USAir, was founded in 1948 and grew from a humble regional carrier to a successful nationwide airline with its use of Boeing 737s. Read about Piedmont’s first 737-200, the Piedmont Pacemaker, - N734N, also known as N200AU.
A-10 Thunderbolt: The Turbofan Tank Buster
In December 2022, the National Defense Authorization Act approved a long-sought-after request by the U.S. Air Force to begin retiring the A-10 Thunderbolt II, specifically approving the retirement of 21 A-10s in 2023. The A-10 has been in USAF service since 1977, with 281 currently in service. Read on for the story of 77-0252, a Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II.
2023 MotoArt PlaneTags Air Shows
In 2022, MotoArt ventured beyond our Torrance, California shop to several air shows and events across the country. We had a blast seeing the country, participating in some incredible shows, meeting new folks, and seeing many of our friends, customers and Tagnatics in person. We are doing it again in 2023! Bookmark this page and follow us on social media for updates. We will be adding additional air shows and events as they are confirmed.
CRJ 200: Delta's Reliable Regional Jet
In December 2022, Delta Air Lines announced that its Delta Connection regional carriers will phase out the CRJ 200 by the end of the summer 2023 in order to modernize the fleet. This summer Delta will be the first network...