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What is it about the Boeing 757 that has captivated airlines and passengers? The 757-200s were flexible workhorses, reliably transporting passengers and cargo to their destinations throughout their long careers. Check out N905AW, a Boeing 757-200 and the latest aircraft to join the MotoArt PlaneTags fleet.
Get the complete story on our blog Boeing 757: Celebrating US Airways Heritage
N905AW was constructed as a 757-2S7 in 1986 and began its career with Republic Airlines (which later merged with Northwest Airlines), in May 1986. In November 1987, N905AW transferred to America West Airlines, adopting the call sign “Cactus.” To celebrate America West’s hub in Columbus, Ohio, in 1995 N905AW was decked out in Ohio state colors and named “The City of Columbus.” It was absorbed into US Airways in 2006, then American Airlines when the two airlines merged in 2013. This merger united two of the oldest airlines in the U.S., and created the largest airline at the time. American Airlines had 177 757-200s, many of which were inherited from US Airways. N905AW retired in November 2015 after nearly 30 years of service. MotoArt acquired the skin from this derelict aircraft before it was scrapped, in 2023.
The Boeing 757-200 is a medium to long range, narrow body, twin engine jetliner that was first introduced in 1983 as a replacement for the 727. The 757 was 80% more fuel efficient than the 727, even with its higher capacity and range. It also boasted a glass cockpit which electronically displayed flight information, enabling the flight crew to access information immediately without the need for a flight engineer. And with ETOPS and high altitude capabilities, the 757 could fly all over the world. Airlines and passengers alike loved the 757. Although production ended in 2004, with about 1,050 produced, the versatility of the aircraft has allowed it to continue flying, with some major operators including Delta still flying 757-300s, and various operators converting them to freighters.
Don’t miss this moment to get a US Airways 757-200 for your PlaneTags collection. Own a piece of commercial aviation history or engrave one for your favorite pilot, traveler, or avgeek. Get your US Airways Boeing 757 PlaneTag now.
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My dad started with America West Airlines in 2002, went through both mergers, and retired with AA in 2015. He got me into the airline biz at 18, letting me know Swissport Fueling was hiring at our airport. When US Airways was hiring again in 2013, he let me know. Saying "not to put my (my dads) name on my app and get it in asap!" and I've been with them ever since. AWA has always had a special place in my heart and subsequently so has US Airways so when these came up I know I had to get one for myself and one custom engraved for my dad for Father's Day. Let me tell you, the smile on his face when he realized it was an old 757 that we both worked on for years AND had a special note just for him on the back was absolutely priceless! I couldn't be happier to be able to give my dad a personalized gift like this that has so many memories we both can share. I fueled, loaded/unloaded baggage and cargo, and marshaled in/pushed this plane out for near 10 years, and my dad did all the same except fuel it. This tag is beyond awesome and I just hope I can get some more of our fleet when they retire to add to our collection and memories!
This is one of my favorite tags!
Other than it being titled as a US Airways plane (incorrectly). It made me happy to have a piece of an old America West Airlines plane I loved to work on.
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