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03 May 2026 · © Dylan

Spotted at ORF

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GE90FAN · 03 May 2026

Flew on ber a couple of years ago. MIA-MCO

AeroPhile · 03 May 2026

Perfect timing!

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Aircraft

American Airlines (retro AirCal heritage livery)

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

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

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Location

ORF Viewing Spot

Norfolk International Airport · ORF/KORF · Runway 23

36.8889, -76.2082

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Norfolk International Airport ORF

Insights

Aviation History

This is an American Airlines 737-800 painted in the heritage AirCal livery, commemorating a major U.S. regional airline of the 1970s/80s.

Fleet Rarity

Retro liveries like this are very rare; only a few in the American Airlines fleet have heritage schemes.

Record Flights

This model commonly flies short- to medium-haul domestic routes. Not specifically known for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents recorded for this specific airframe or retro livery; 737-800 has a generally solid safety record.

Future Outlook

Aircraft continues in regular service as of 2024, subject to future fleet renewal plans.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on approach)

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