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Airbus A330-200: Aerolíneas Argentinas Indispensable Workhorse
The A330-200 is a long-range, widebody twinjet designed and produced by Airbus, beginning in November 1995. It is based on the original A330-300 and shares near identical systems, airframe, wings and flight deck, but with a shorter fuselage length and a larger, center fuel tank, providing a longer 11,850km (6400nm) range. Designed to compete with the B767-300ER, its design was based on the body of the unsuccessful A340-200 and wings and engines of the A330-300, resulting in an efficient and reliable aircraft. Keep reading to learn more about the A330-200 and one in particular - LV-FNI, the newest PlaneTags by MotoArt.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero: The Story of A Legend
The newest aircraft to join the MotoArt fleet is a Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero, one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. More Zeros were produced than any other Japanese wartime plane but many were lost to the war,...
Vickers Viscount: The First Turboprop Powered Airliner
The latest aircraft to join the MotoArt family of planes is the successful and respected Vickers Viscount. In the Spring of 2022, the MotoArt team set off to Tucson, Arizona to recover VX-AVE from its sunny resting place for the past several years. Read more about this plane and its history, and see exclusive photos.
F5 Freedom Fighter: It Started With The N-156F Prototypes
The legacy of the Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter is indisputable, but it all began with a couple of prototypes. Read more about 59-4988 and its role in bringing about a fighter that has stood the test of time.
Dash 8: Horizon Air Twin Turboprop DHC 8-100
The Dash 8 is one of the most requested aircraft by PlaneTags collectors and it’s no surprise why. One look at it and you’re instantly intrigued. Read more about the DeHavilland DHC-8-100 and follow one plane’s journey.
MotoArt owner Dave Hall’s quest to find his Holy Grail dropped him and the company right into the middle of the biggest media sensation to hit Hollywood and the aviation community. Read about the F-14 Tomcat Hall found and how the team transformed a derelict F-14 into something lasting, a crowning achievement.
Delta L1011: The Fuel Efficient Wide Ride Fleet
Our L-1011-1 first took flight in August 1975 and was delivered as N332EA to Eastern Airlines in November 1975. In December 1991, it was registered as N786DL and delivered to Delta, where it remained in service until 1999. Read more about Delta's L1011 fleet and see what became of N786DL.
Lockheed P2V Neptune: Braving Antarctica for Operation Deep Freeze
Read all about BuNo 140436, a Lockheed P2V Neptune that supported the VX-6 squadron during Operation Deep Freeze II and Deep Freeze III in Antarctica. This plane served exclusively with the Puckered Penguins until retirement, then joined the Walter Soplata collection. In 2019 MotoArt acquired the cockpit for preserving and the tail to create PlaneTags.
Air Do 767-300ER: Farewell to the Original Wings of Hokkaido
Read about MotoArt's latest PlaneTags - created from JA98AD, a 767-300ER that flew with Air Do for 22 years.