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23 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 in retro 'Astrojet' livery taxis past United jets at the terminal.

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Kiwi Aviation · 23 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

American Airlines Astrojet retro livery

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

Retro Wings, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

CVG/KCVG

39.0488, -84.6678

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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport CVG

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is a mainstay of short and medium-haul fleets worldwide. American Airlines operates several 737-800s, and a few wear retro liveries including the classic Astrojet scheme.

Fleet Rarity

American Airlines operates over 300 737-800s, but only a handful in retro livery.

Record Flights

Frequently used on high-volume domestic routes; not notable for special record flights.

Safety & Events

No unique events associated with this particular aircraft or livery noted.

Future Outlook

Still flying; American plans to continue operating 737-800s for the near future.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,016 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 (approx. 75-85 dB)

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