This particular aircraft, N984TW (MSN 53634) was the last MD-80 built. It rolled off the assembly line at KLGB in 1999.
It was originally delivered to TWA, transferred to AAL in 2001 after the merger. Fittingly, it was also the airplane that flew the very last MD-80 passenger flight for AAL in Sep. 2019. AAL was the biggest operator of the MD-8X by a huge margin, with just short of 400 MD-81/82/83/87 passing through the fleet. The next largest operator was Delta, having flown 151 MD80 series in all, followed by TWA with 112 aircraft, and Alitalia with 90 aircraft.
Given the significance of this airplane, I have tried to give it a really accurate paint for MSFS. I spent a lot of time getting the weathering, placards, and logos exactly correct for the way she looked on the day of her last passenger flight. All original work, except for a few placards borrowed from the official AAL livery. I hope you enjoy!
Had the privilege of watching this exact plane takeoff from KDFW on her last flight to Chicago from Founders Plaza. The sound of her engines still lingers in my ears. She will truly be missed.
Great paintjob! Thanks for helping to keep the Maddog's spirit going! Long live the Maddog!
2 years ago
Indianb0y016
Absolutely love it, thank you! Would you consider doing a livery to show this plane in its TWA registration and colors? If it ever had them... did it get delivered before or after their demise?
2 years ago
Thanks! The airplane was delivered to TWA in the Globe livery. They named it "The Spirit of Long Beach". I will think about doing that paint at some point.
2 years ago
c525b
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