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27 May 2026 · © Unknown

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Aircraft

American Airlines AirCal Retro Livery

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

5 badges earned

Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 80.0

AirCal retro livery pops, and profile is well-framed; slight harsh mid-day light softens colors a bit.

Location

Terminal 3

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport · ORD/KORD

41.9763, -87.9013

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

Part of American Airlines\' major 737-800 fleet. Painted in a retro livery to commemorate the heritage of AirCal, which merged into American via a series of acquisitions.

Fleet Rarity

One of several American Airlines 737-800s in retro livery; AirCal special is one of a handful like this.

Record Flights

The 737-800 is used on many short- and medium-haul routes; N917NN itself operates regular U.S. domestic routes.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents noted for this frame.

Future Outlook

Still in active service in 2024.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/1.2 (departure, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant)

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