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Boeing 737-800 (N915NN)
Making just its second visit to Reno Tahoe International since being "unveiled" last year, AAL's N915NN, the Trans World Airlines heritage paintbird, is captured here as it is crossing the threshold of runway 16R only fifteen minutes after high noon at the end of a July 4th (2016) ORD-RNO trip. The single previous visit to Reno was a late night RON arrival with an early (before sunrise) departure the next morning, so yesterday's arrival at midday was the first opportunity that most Renoites have had to see this scheme since it came out.
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Right after it landed, I overheard a brief radio conversation between the tower and the pilot of this one that graphically reminded me of how old I am. As N915NN turned on to a taxiway and headed toward the terminal, a young voice in the control tower radioed to the pilots, "We are just a bit curious about the paint scheme on your aircraft." One of the pilots radioed back with a chuckle that "... there was a lot of leftover red paint so ..." it [the paint] had been used on this fleetbird. But then, the pilot must have realized that the tower controller's curiosity meant that the controller did not recognize the livery, so the pilot then briefly explained about the TWA, Air Cal, and Reno Air heritage livery schemes. A few moments later, a different voice came from the tower, and the man said, "It's been a long time since I've seen TWA." Hearing that short exchange of comments made me realize how old I am; there are young people involved in aviation today who do not know about the airline once recognized the world over as a premier airline: Trans World. The times, they are a-changin'.
Great shot, Gary! It is nice to see the old TWA livery. I remember it well.
It was very hot and there was a brilliant noon-hour sun in a cloudless sky directly overhead when it landed, so I knew I had to be quite close and somewhat lucky if I was going to get a decent shot that was not heat-hammered and distorted. Of the sixteen sequence snaps I took of it as it came past my location, I trashed all but three. But getting those three made the hour-long wait on an extremely hot Fourth of July day well worth it.
Also many people don't know that the current JetBlue terminal at KJFK used to be the TWA terminal. When did they stop flying, can you remember Gary?
Awesome capture.
Hi, Greg. I'd caught this one when it visited at night, but I've been tracking it daily in hopes of getting it again in the air in daylight, so I was thrilled when I learned it was coming. I (sort of) abandoned my wife in the midst of our Fourth of July activities to make the 40 minute drive into Reno, wait the hour for it to arrive, and then drive 40 miles back. But it was so worth it. Except ... the young guy in the tower, who did not recognize the TWA livery, made me understand how many years have elapsed. So, Greg, Thanks for letting me know that I'm not the only one who remembers TWA. Geez, it is a beautiful sight to see TWA in the sky again, even if it IS only on one paxbird. :-)
Hey, Roy, howdy and Tks. I don't recall the year that TWA folded the tent, but I'll find out and get back with that info. As for the terminal at Kennedy, the final segment of my old 8mm movies will (when Chris finishes editing it and posts it on You Tube) show that building when it was almost new and ... at the time I filmed it ... it was considered a very futuristic design so it was being talked about all the time.
I couldn't remember, either, Roy. But it looks like Trans World Airlines (originally Transcontinental & Western Air) lasted from 1925 to 2001.
That's a bizarre question from the tower! How can you be so intimately associated with commercial aviation and not know about the airlines that used to serve the US? And it wasn't THAT long ago! I guess for some people, it's just a job.
Thanks Greg.
Mark dont be too hard on him it may have been a 'newbie'
Mark dont be too hard on him it may have been a 'newbie'
Gman..I never would have gotten a shot so clean!! 5+ Aliens fer sure!
Great shot Gary!
Alien and Mark S. ... TY, guys. Appreciate the comments.
Mark T. >> As difficult as it was for me to believe when I first heard the question, after thinking about it while on my way back home, I realized that if a younger tower controller today is in the mid to later twenties, that person would have only been in the preteen or early teenage years when TWA, PAA, TCA, etc., were still big names in commercial aviation. So, if a younger person had no interest in aviation back during those years of his / her life, I suppose it is possible that he / she may truly not know anything about what some of the heritage schemes are representing. I've met people who work in specific fields of employ but who know little to nothing about the history of the profession. For some, it is (as you said) just a job. But I don't think the young tower controller I overheard is one of that type. After all, he DID inquire of the pilot about the heritage paint scheme here, and asking is one way of learning.
Mark S. >>> Watch for a reply to your email question in your email.
Mark T. >> As difficult as it was for me to believe when I first heard the question, after thinking about it while on my way back home, I realized that if a younger tower controller today is in the mid to later twenties, that person would have only been in the preteen or early teenage years when TWA, PAA, TCA, etc., were still big names in commercial aviation. So, if a younger person had no interest in aviation back during those years of his / her life, I suppose it is possible that he / she may truly not know anything about what some of the heritage schemes are representing. I've met people who work in specific fields of employ but who know little to nothing about the history of the profession. For some, it is (as you said) just a job. But I don't think the young tower controller I overheard is one of that type. After all, he DID inquire of the pilot about the heritage paint scheme here, and asking is one way of learning.
Mark S. >>> Watch for a reply to your email question in your email.
Great catch, glad to finally see this one in Reno.
Braniff, Pan American were other great names in commercial aviation (at least in Brazil)
My favorite recollection of TWA livery is on the triple tail of a Super-G Constellation.
My favorite recollection of TWA livery is on the triple tail of a Super- G Constellation.
I am a former TWA flight attendant. Thank you for the picture! I gasped for a moment as I don't very often see the TWA livery unless I search for it. Such a pleasant surprise!
Thank you for this picture! I certainly appreciate what you went through to get it! I'm a former TWA flight attendant. Sure wish I could see this bird in person!
Roy, TWA was bought by American in 2001, I believe. Not sure about the month.
Carrie ... If you are living near Princess Juliana, you'll get to see it. It has been there several times and I'm certain it will be there again. Also, TY for the comment.
John F. .... Indeed, seeing TWA tail paint x 3 on a Super G was a wonderful sight. My fave TWA scheme was the twin gold globes surrounding the TWA name. I've got a couple old film prints of a TWA jet at Newark with that dual globe scheme on the tail but in the shots the a/c nose is slightly blocked by one of those "Pay-a-dime-and-listen-to-the-control-tower" boxes that used to be located on observation decks ... (remember THOSE??) (grin) ... so since they are obstructed shots I don't post them. :)
John F. .... Indeed, seeing TWA tail paint x 3 on a Super G was a wonderful sight. My fave TWA scheme was the twin gold globes surrounding the TWA name. I've got a couple old film prints of a TWA jet at Newark with that dual globe scheme on the tail but in the shots the a/c nose is slightly blocked by one of those "Pay-a-dime-and-listen-to-the-control-tower" boxes that used to be located on observation decks ... (remember THOSE??) (grin) ... so since they are obstructed shots I don't post them. :)
Thanks Carrie!
Beautiful shot Gary!
Your post dates me as well; I remember the old Air Cal livery on the 737-100/200. Anyone have a good pic of those old birds?
Carrie Wooley
if you are ever in SFO when we have the Airline Collectible Show - stop on by - and we'll let you in as a TWA guest! I help run the show - search Facebook: SFO Airline Collectible Show ( TV)
if you are ever in SFO when we have the Airline Collectible Show - stop on by - and we'll let you in as a TWA guest! I help run the show - search Facebook: SFO Airline Collectible Show ( TV)
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Date | Avion | Provenance | Destination | Départ | Arrivée | Durée |
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28-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | Int'l Norman Manley de Kingston (KIN / MKJP) | 19h10 EDT | 19h30 EST | Planifié |
28-04-2025 | B738 | Juan Manuel Galvez Int'l (Roatan Int'l) (RTB / MHRO) | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | 13h38 CST | 17h22 EDT | Planifié |
28-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | Juan Manuel Galvez Int'l (Roatan Int'l) (RTB / MHRO) | 12h38 EDT | 12h10 CST | Planifié |
28-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Thurgood Marshall de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | 08h31 EDT | 10h41 EDT | Planifié |
27-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Int'l Thurgood Marshall de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | 23h21 EDT | 00h18 EDT (+1) | Planifié |
27-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Bradley (KBDL) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 19h58 EDT | 21h37 EDT | Planifié |
27-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Int'l Bradley (KBDL) | 17h07 EDT | 18h39 EDT | En vol |
27-04-2025 | B738 | San Antonio Intl (KSAT) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 11h57 CDT | 15h13 EDT | 2:15 |
27-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | San Antonio Intl (KSAT) | 09h03 EDT | 10h35 CDT | 2:32 |
27-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Lambert-Saint Louis (KSTL) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 04h59 CDT | 07h21 EDT | 1:21 |
26-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Int'l de Lambert-Saint Louis (KSTL) | 18h32 EDT | 19h04 CDT | 1:31 |
26-04-2025 | B738 | Lynden Pindling Int'l (Nassau) (NAS / MYNN) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 14h45 EDT | 16h30 EDT | 1:44 |
26-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Lynden Pindling Int'l (Nassau) (NAS / MYNN) | 11h34 EDT | 13h16 EDT | 1:41 |
26-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Lambert-Saint Louis (KSTL) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 07h26 CDT | 09h44 EDT | 1:17 |
25-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Sky Harbor de Phoenix (KPHX) | Int'l de Lambert-Saint Louis (KSTL) | 19h08 MST | 23h35 CDT | 2:27 |
25-04-2025 | B738 | Los Cabos Int'l (SJD / MMSD) | Int'l Sky Harbor de Phoenix (KPHX) | 15h32 MST | 17h09 MST | 1:36 |
25-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Sky Harbor de Phoenix (KPHX) | Los Cabos Int'l (SJD / MMSD) | 12h47 MST | 14h28 MST | 1:40 |
25-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l O'Hare de Chicago (KORD) | Int'l Sky Harbor de Phoenix (KPHX) | 08h59 CDT | 10h24 MST | 3:24 |
25-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Minneapolis-Saint-Paul (KMSP) | Int'l O'Hare de Chicago (KORD) | 05h46 CDT | 06h38 CDT | 0:52 |
24-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | Int'l de Minneapolis-Saint-Paul (KMSP) | 20h34 EDT | 22h55 CDT | 3:21 |
24-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l d'Orlando (KMCO) | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | 18h18 EDT | 18h57 EDT | 0:39 |
24-04-2025 | B738 | LaGuardia (KLGA) | Int'l d'Orlando (KMCO) | 14h40 EDT | 16h52 EDT | 2:12 |
24-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l d'Orlando (KMCO) | LaGuardia (KLGA) | 10h57 EDT | 13h02 EDT | 2:04 |
24-04-2025 | B738 | LaGuardia (KLGA) | Int'l d'Orlando (KMCO) | 07h08 EDT | 09h15 EDT | 2:06 |
23-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | LaGuardia (KLGA) | 21h16 EDT | 23h50 EDT | 2:34 |
23-04-2025 | B738 | national Ronald Reagan (KDCA) | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | 16h49 EDT | 19h10 EDT | 2:20 |
23-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Tampa (KTPA) | national Ronald Reagan (KDCA) | 13h24 EDT | 15h13 EDT | 1:48 |
23-04-2025 | B738 | national Ronald Reagan (KDCA) | Int'l de Tampa (KTPA) | 10h22 EDT | 12h17 EDT | 1:55 |
23-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l O'Hare de Chicago (KORD) | national Ronald Reagan (KDCA) | 06h09 CDT | 08h38 EDT | 1:29 |
22-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Int'l O'Hare de Chicago (KORD) | 22h59 EDT | 23h21 CDT | 1:22 |
22-04-2025 | B738 | Queen Beatrix Int'l (AUA / TNCA) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 17h08 AST | 20h47 EDT | 3:39 |
22-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Queen Beatrix Int'l (AUA / TNCA) | 12h19 EDT | 15h57 AST | 3:38 |
22-04-2025 | B738 | métropolitain de Détroit (KDTW) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 08h27 EDT | 09h55 EDT | 1:27 |
21-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | métropolitain de Détroit (KDTW) | 19h09 EDT | 20h23 EDT | 1:13 |
21-04-2025 | B738 | métropolitain de Détroit (KDTW) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 15h45 EDT | 17h05 EDT | 1:19 |
21-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | métropolitain de Détroit (KDTW) | 13h18 EDT | 14h33 EDT | 1:14 |
21-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Newark Liberty (KEWR) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 09h52 EDT | 11h10 EDT | 1:18 |
20-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | Int'l Newark Liberty (KEWR) | 20h47 CDT | 00h34 EDT (+1) | 2:46 |
20-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Calgary (CYYC) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 12h56 MDT | 17h02 CDT | 3:05 |
20-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | Int'l de Calgary (CYYC) | 09h30 CDT | 11h49 MDT | 3:19 |
19-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l O'Hare de Chicago (KORD) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 18h56 CDT | 21h00 CDT | 2:03 |
19-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | Int'l O'Hare de Chicago (KORD) | 15h26 CDT | 17h04 CDT | 1:38 |
19-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson d'Atlanta (KATL) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 12h23 EDT | 13h14 CDT | 1:51 |
19-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson d'Atlanta (KATL) | 08h43 CDT | 11h18 EDT | 1:34 |
19-04-2025 | B738 | métropolitain de Détroit (KDTW) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 05h15 EDT | 07h16 CDT | 3:00 |
18-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | métropolitain de Détroit (KDTW) | 20h15 EDT | 22h55 EDT | 2:39 |
18-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM) | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | 15h46 AST | 18h36 EDT | 2:49 |
18-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | Int'l Princess Juliana (SXM / TNCM) | 11h40 EDT | 14h05 AST | 2:24 |
18-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Int'l de Miami (KMIA) | 08h33 EDT | 10h01 EDT | 1:27 |
17-04-2025 | B738 | Charleston Intl/AFB (KCHS) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 16h05 EDT | 16h43 EDT | 0:37 |
17-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | Charleston Intl/AFB (KCHS) | 13h40 EDT | 14h16 EDT | 0:35 |
17-04-2025 | B738 | national Ronald Reagan (KDCA) | Int'l Charlotte-Douglas (KCLT) | 10h28 EDT | 11h23 EDT | 0:55 |
17-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | national Ronald Reagan (KDCA) | 05h33 CDT | 09h06 EDT | 2:32 |
16-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l d'Indianapolis (KIND) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 20h20 EDT | 21h13 CDT | 1:52 |
16-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | Int'l d'Indianapolis (KIND) | 16h26 CDT | 19h10 EDT | 1:44 |
16-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Cleveland-Hopkins (KCLE) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 13h37 EDT | 14h59 CDT | 2:22 |
16-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | Int'l de Cleveland-Hopkins (KCLE) | 09h03 CDT | 12h13 EDT | 2:09 |
16-04-2025 | B738 | Int'l de Washington-Dulles (KIAD) | Int'l de Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) | 06h20 EDT | 07h56 CDT | 2:36 |
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