USAIRWAYS N406US

 

 

Name: USAirways

Registration Number: N406US

Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-401

Manufacture Serial Number: 23876

Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-3B2

Delivered: 15 September 1988

Configuration:C12 Y132

Photo by: John A. Miller

 

Remarks:

Final Approach to TPA

This aircraft was originally delivered to Piedmont Airlines (Winston-Salem, NC).  The aircraft was merged with USAir 05 August 1989.  On 27 February 1997 USAir changed their name to USAirways.  N406US continuously flew for USAirways until it was retired on 05 August 2014.

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FAREWELL FLIGHT US737

 

On Tuesday, August 19, 2014, USAirways Flight 737, aircraft N435US, is parked at gate C11 at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  This aircraft is being prepped for it final day of revenue service for USAirways.

 



Flight 737 departed Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) six minutes early for a 2.5 hour flight to The Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (DFW).  As the aircraft taxied from Charlie 11 to runway 18C, the flight was honored with a water cannon salute.

 

For the non-rev on board, it was a bitter sweet departure.  This aircraft type joined the Piedmont Airlines fleet in 1988 (merged with USAir in 1989) and proved to be a true workhorse for the past 26 years.

 

 

 







The beautiful weather made for a great day to fly.  The 2-1/2 hours went rather quickly and before we know it, we were beginning our decent into the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex.

Cactus (USAirways call sign used by air traffic control) 737 arrived terminal E, gate 29 10 early.  The aircraft was serviced and on display at the gate for 2 hours and 45 minutes.  Once again the final boarding call for USAirways flight 737 with non-stop service to PHL was made.  Passenger loaded and the boarding complete, the aircraft is ready to continue its journey.  Just like leaving CLT, the DFW fire department saluted this farewell flight with yet another water cannon.

Like the previous flight, Cactus 737 arrived at the gate in PHL ahead of schedule.  The airplane left PHL and made its final revenue flight back to CLT.  Each stop this aircraft had little fanfare and to revenue passengers, it was just another flight. 

What made this flight so special was not only was the aircraft type being retired but so did Captain Jeff Tarr.  The airlines fly a variety of aircraft to support the business, airplane types come and go.  What really makes the airline are the employees.  Captain Jeff Tarr started his career 33 years ago with Piedmont Airlines.  I am thankful that I was able to spend this day on this airplane surrounded  by many great Piedmont/USAirways employees.

I wish Captain Jeff Tarr the best in all his adventures.

USAIRWAYS N452UW

 

This is USAirways, N452UW, a Boeing 737-4B7, manufactures serial number 24979.  This aircraft is taxing from the gate at DFW enroute to Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

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USAIRWAYS N711UW

This is USAirways N711UW, serial number 1033.  This Airbus A319-112 was delivered to USAirways on June 17, 1999.  This photo was taken of this airplane on final approach to Tampa International Airport from Philadelphia International Airport.

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USAIRWAYS N409US

This USAirways N409US, serial number 23879.  This Boeing 737-401 was the last Boeing jet delivered to Piedmont Airlines on September 28, 1988 just after the USAir merger.  USAir later changed their name to USAirways before merging with America West Airlines.  This aircraft is on final approach to Tampa International Airport.

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USAirways N660AW

This is USAirways N660AW, serial number 1234.  This Airbus A320-232 was delivered to America West Airlines on August 6, 2000.  This aircraft is on final approach to Tampa International Airport.

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USAIRWAYS N536UW

This is USAirways N536UW, serial number 4025.  This is a Airbus A321-231.  It was delivered to USAirways on October 8, 2009.  This airplane is on final approach into Tampa International Airport on runway 01L.

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USAirways N753US

USAirways tail number N753US is an Airbus A319-112, serial number 1326 on final approach into TPA Tampa International Airport.  This aircraft was built in 2000 and was delivered to USAirways.  

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USAIRWAYS N184US

This USAirways Airbus 321-211, serial number 1651 is on final approach into Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida.  Registration number N184US was built in 2002 and delivered to USAirways. 

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