{"product_id":"custom-american-airlines-md-82-n470aa","title":"Custom American Airlines® MD-82 N470AA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/AA100_LOGO.jpg?v=1774902363\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_AA_MD-82_hero01_480x269_a44f943d-1a80-4b20-a983-8d5e14cf2822.jpg?v=1774904760\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs American Airlines marks its 100-year anniversary in 2026, we’re proud to release PlaneTags from one of the aircraft that helped define its modern fleet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McDonnell Douglas MD-80, often called the “Super 80,” was a familiar sight in American’s livery for decades, carrying millions of passengers across the country. Reliable and efficient for its time, it became a cornerstone of the airline’s domestic operations. Now, a piece of that history is preserved in this limited release from MD-82 N470AA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"\u003eRead more about N470AA on our blog \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/american-airlines-md-82-n470aa-the-super-80-that-defined-an-era\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerican Airlines MD-82 N470AA: The Super 80 That Defined an Era\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_AA_MD-82_hero02_480x269_5eae1cb8-1ac2-4fc4-a2be-089d77ab8b84.jpg?v=1775065891\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt as an MD-82 and delivered in October 1988, N470AA entered service during a period of rapid growth for American Airlines. As part of the MD-80 family, an evolution of the earlier DC-9, the aircraft featured a stretched fuselage, rear-mounted engines, and improved performance designed for short- to medium-haul routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver the next 27.9 years, N470AA operated as a consistent part of American’s fleet, flying passengers across the U.S. and contributing to one of the largest MD-80 operations in the world. At its peak, American Airlines relied heavily on the MD-80 series as the backbone of its domestic network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eN470AA was retired in July 2016, as newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft began to replace the MD-80 fleet. Like many of its counterparts, it was withdrawn from service after nearly three decades of operation, marking the end of an era for a generation of travelers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, material from this aircraft has been carefully reclaimed and transformed into PlaneTags, preserving a tangible connection to its years in the sky. Read more on our blog: American Airlines MD-82 N470AA: The Super 80 That Defined an Era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_AA_MD82_Gallery01_480X600_85a16e2f-a13f-413d-8026-06f354de26b4.jpg?v=1774978128\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MD82_sample_bf3f82b1-763b-4490-b104-7e161cc4a358.jpg?v=1775148695\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Airlines® MD-82 - Tail # N470AA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_AA_MD82_lineart.jpg?v=1774903860\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonnell Douglas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eMD-82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail #:\u003c\/strong\u003e N470AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 (2 Pilots, 3 Flight Attendants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassengers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 (16 First Class, 35 Main Cabin Extra, 89 Economy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107 ft 10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147 ft 10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 ft 2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,361 mi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mach 0.76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77,976 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 149,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000–2,500 ft\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney JT8D-217C low-bypass turbofan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout American Airlines’ 100-Year Anniversary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in 1926, American Airlines began as a mail carrier flying between Chicago and St. Louis. Over the past century, it has grown into one of the largest airlines in the world, serving more than 350 destinations across 60 countries and employing over 139,000 team members.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout its history, aircraft like the MD-80 have played an essential role in that growth, connecting cities, supporting expansion, and carrying generations of passengers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs American celebrates 100 years of flight, this release honors not just one aircraft, but the era it helped define\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted from authentic aircraft skin of MD-82 N470AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach PlaneTag is unique, with markings from its time in service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the iconic MD-80 “Super 80” series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished and finished by hand at MotoArt Studios in California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a special American Airlines 100-year anniversary logo on packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible, limited-edition aircraft tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue exploring aircraft from across the American Airlines story:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/american-airlines-a330-n275ay\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Airlines A330 - N275AY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/american-airlines-dc-10-n125aa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Airlines DC-10 - N125AA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/us-airways-757-n905aw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS Airways 757 - N905AW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/dc-3-flagship-tulsa-planetag-serial-nc-18141\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC-3 Flagship Tulsa - NC-18141\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/usair-boeing737-n200au\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSAir Boeing 737 - N200AU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/twa-douglas-dc-9-31-serial-n976z\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWA DC-9 N976Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/twa-747-100-planetags-tail-n129tw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWA 747 N129TW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Airlines associated emblems and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks in the USA and used under license by MotoArt PlaneTags LLC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaneTags are \u003c\/strong\u003eHandmade Aviation Tags\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Please Note: Due to limited quantities, \u003cstrong\u003ecombination colors\u003c\/strong\u003e you may receive will vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotoArt PlaneTags","offers":[{"title":"Polished Metal","offer_id":43868475031649,"sku":"Custom AA-MD-82-Polished Metal","price":52.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_AA_MD82_CARD_Bare-Metal.jpg?v=1775154241","url":"https:\/\/planetags.com\/ja\/products\/custom-american-airlines-md-82-n470aa","provider":"MotoArt PlaneTags","version":"1.0","type":"link"}