Monday, December 18, 2006

Cactus Wings News
18Dec-2006

News items
==========

* America West fleet update:

CRJ9 N905J [15005] returned from Goodyear 05Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways Express livery.

CRJ9 N935LR [15035] returned from Goodyear 13Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

B733 N303AW [24010] returned from Miami 13Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

B733 N313AW [23712] returned from Roswell 12Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

A319 N818AW [1375] returned from Roswell 10Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

A319 N837AW [2595] returned from Roswell 12Dec-2006 repainted in a new "Arizona Cardinals" special livery. Photo link:
http://www.visitingphx.com/uscards.html (Photo by Mike & Steve; www.visitingphx.com)

A320 N650AW [856] returned from Roswell 04Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

A320 N672AW [2193] returned from Roswell 06Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

A320 N673AW [2312] returned from Roswell 12Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

B757 N908AW [24233] returned from Roswell 09Dec-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

* New airline SkyValue began service to Phoenix/Williams-Gateway on 15Dec-2006 from Gary, Indiana. The airline is operated by Xtra Airways and the inaugural flight was CXP511, operated by B737-800 G-XLAI []. Photo can be found via this link:
http://www.visitingphx.com/ip7skyvalue.html (Photo by Mike & Steve; www.visitingphx.com)

* Ex-Air Memphis A320s SU-PBD [026] and SU-PBE [024] have reportedly arrived at Goodyear for parting out. Confirmation of their arrival will be appreciated.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
06Dec 05-5153 C17A
09Dec 84-0207 C130
09Dec 80-0321 C130
09Dec N698SS B722+
09Dec N756AF B757+
13Dec N697BJ DC93+
15Dec C-FPWD A320 AC Jetz+
16Dec N673UA B763 UAL+
17Dec N675UA B763 UAL+
17Dec N237NW DC10 NWA+
17Dec C-GQCA A320 AC Jetz+

+ sports charter

Deliveries
==========
14Dec B73G N261WN [32517] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
04Dec
ASH6932 CRJ9 GYR-PHX

05Dec
N650BR CRJ2 TUS-YUL
N953PG MD80 ROW-SJO

07Dec
AMX875 MD87 MEX-PHX-GYR (N1075T)

08Dec
N311DL B732 VCV-SBD
N330DL B732 VCV-FLL

09Dec
N376DL B732 VCV-YLW
N477GX B738 airtest VCV
N604UA B767 VCV-OAK

10Dec
N703BA B777 MZJ-ARG
CTT7764 B722 SBD-FWA

11Dec
N440JS D328 IGM-HYI

12Dec
N192AT B733 ANC-GYR
N515MG Mig15 MHV-CDC
UPS9301 MD11 ROW-HNL

13Dec
N305AW B733 VCV-GWO
AMX879 MD80 GDL-PHX-MZJ (EI-BTY)
NWA9750 B757 MZJ-SAT
NWA9751 DC93 MZJ-DHN

14Dec
VP-BBG B733 MZJ-TUS-YYR-KEF
BOE455 B747 IAB-GYR (N73717)

15Dec
VP-BBH B733 MZJ-TUS-YYR-KEF

17Dec
N193AT B733 ANC-GYR
N310DL B732 SBD-YMX

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, December 04, 2006

Cactus Wings News
04Dec-2006


News items
==========
* Omega Tanker B707-321B N707AR [20029] was seen at Phoenix/Williams-Gateway on 19Nov-2006 flying with ATSI A-4 aircraft over a two-day period.

* Ex-Mesa Airlines CRJ-100 N400MJ [7309], was noted outside of the Mesa hangar on 22Nov-2006 in full Belavia livery/titles, still wearing N400MJ on a sticker.

* AirTran Airways will begin nonstop service between Phoenix/Sky Harbor and Atlanta beginning 15Feb-2007. Below are their proposed flights:

TRS543 PHX 0800 ATL 1330 eff 07Mar
TRS540 ATL 0920 PHX 1140 eff 15Feb
TRS541 PHX 1230 ATL 1810 eff 15Feb
TRS542 ATL 1730 PHX 1945 eff 06Mar
TRS538 ATL 2025 PHX 2225 eff 22Feb

America West Fleet Update

A320 N629AW [076] returned from Roswell 21Nov-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

A320 N661AW [1284] returned from Roswell 22Nov-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

A320 N669AW [1792] returned from Roswell 26Nov-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

B757 N904AW [23566] returned from Roswell 26Nov-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

B733 N158AW [23780] returned from Miami 28Nov-2006 repainted in the new US Airways livery.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
22Nov N777KY B722
23Nov N727NY B722
24Nov N271LV B73G Southwest (non-standard livery, ex-Ford)
30Nov G-XLAI B738 Xtra Airways
30Nov N43XA B734 Xtra Airways
30Nov N733TW B732 AJI
02Dec 155217 CT-155 CF
02Dec N282SK E145 a/w, blue tail
02Dec N9323Z B17G CAF 'Sentimental Journey'

Deliveries
==========
22Nov B73G N260WN [32518] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
22Nov
ASH7005 CRJ1 PHX-GYR (N400MJ)

27Nov
N642BR CRJ2 TUS-YUL
ASH6932 CRJ9 PHX-GYR
CTT7639 B722 ROW-FWA

28Nov
NWA9752 B757 MZJ-MSP
RTN170 B190 ICT-TUS

29Nov
BOE112 B73G BFI-SBD
CTT7743 B722 ROW-SBD
NWA9750 DC93 MSP-MZJ
NWA9751 B757 MZJ-SAT
RTN170 B190 MZJ-PWA
UPS9598 MD11 ROW-HNL

30Dec
BOE21 B744 BFI-ROW

01Dec
N128CH SF34 VCV-SGF
N168WP B732 MHV-SAT
N940AA DC93 VCV-MHV
VP-CBA B732 VNY-VCV
CTT7644 B722 ROW-OPF

04Dec
AAY9881 MD83 MZJ-LAS (N881GA)

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Cactus Wings News
22Nov-2006


News items
==========
America West fleet update:

CRJ9 N913FJ [15013] returned from Goodyear 14Nov-2006 in the new US Airways Express livery.
CRJ9 N916FJ [15016] returned from Goodyear 19Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
B733 N316AW [23713] returned from Miami 18Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
A320 N649AW [803] returned from Roswell 10Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
A320 N655AW [1075] returned from Roswell 17Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery
B757 N904AW [23566] 'Arizona Diamondbacks' theme livery, ferried to Roswell 14Nov-2006 for repaint into new US Airways livery.

* Royal Khmer Airlines B737-200 XU-RKH [23105, ex-N334DL], previously at Tucson, departed on delivery 20Nov-2006.

* An Omega Air B707 refueling tanker was spotted at Phoenix/Williams-Gateway on 19Nov-2006.

* Ex-Varig B777-200 N703BA [27109, ex-PP-VRD], currently at Marana, has been sold to be scrapped at Walnut Ridge, AR. It will be the first B777 to be parted out.

* Ex-Independence Air CRJ-200s N626BR [7225] and N627BR [7233], previously at Tucson, have been leased to SAX (South Africa) and have been delivered.

* Ex-Independence Air CRJ-200s N660BR [7519] and N662BR [7526], previously at Tucson, have been sold to Nav Canada and have been delivered.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
14Nov N42XA B734 Xtra Airways
16Nov N603AL DC87 ATI
17Nov N301TZ B738 AMT
17Nov N137DL B763 DAL
18Nov N722CK B722 Kalitta Charters II
18Nov N237NW DC10 NWA
19Nov N126DL B763 DAL
19Nov N615PA B722
20Nov N740EH B738 BSK
21Nov N829BX DC87 ATI

Aircraft movements
==================
13Nov
ABX40 B767 VCV-ILN
ASH6931 CRJ1 PHX-GYR
NWA9750 DC10 MSP-MZJ

14Nov
N371PA B733 airtest TUS
VP-BBM B733 TUS-FAR-YFB-KEF
ASH6930 CRJ9 GYR-PHX

15Nov
N372PA B733 airtest MZJ
N932ML DC93 VCV-BFL
NAC322 B732 VCV-ACT (N322DL)

16Nov
N334DL B732 airtest TUS
N888CY JS31 IGM-HOU
AAY9881 MD83 TUL-MZJ (N881GA)
CTT7721 B722 TUS-ROW
NWA9750 B757 MZJ-IND

17Nov
N145RD DC3 MHV-SNA

18Nov
VP-BBL B733 TUS-FAR-KEF
SER6702 DC91 SAN-MHV
SER6703 DC91 SAN-MHV

19Nov
N963PG MD80 ROW-YYR
ASH6934 CRJ9 GYR-PHX
NWA9750 B757 MSP-MZJ

20Nov
N334DL B732 TUS-BFI-ANC-UHPP
N3867X C130 MHV-DVT
NWA9751 B757 MZJ-IND

21Nov
NWA9750 DC10 MSP-MZJ

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, November 13, 2006

Cactus Wings News
13Nov-2006


Edits in bold

News items
==========
* America West fleet update:

CRJ9 N911FJ [15011] returend from Goodyear 11Nov-2006 in new US Airways Express livery
B733 N164AW [23625] returned from Miami 06Nov-2006 in new US Airways livery
B757 N906AW [23568] returned from Roswell 06Nov-2006 in new US Airways livery

* Stored CRJs at Tucson (Log by Gerry Hollands) 30Oct-2006

Whilst at Tucson during the morning on 30th October I was able
to check out the Stored CRJ aircraft. A total of 34 aircraft were
noted as follows:

N628BR N630BR N631BR N632BR N633BR
N634BR N639BR N642BR N650BR N652BR
N659BR N667BR N696BR
N977CA N978CA N979CA N981CA N982CA
N8943A N8944B N8946A N8948B N8965E
N8971A N8974C N8976E
N831AY N832AY N834AY N835AY N836AY
N840AY

ZS-NMD still in Independence colours was outside the Regional
Jet Service Centre. I was told the c/n was 7225.
N697BR was inside being worked on.

* Ex-Malaysian B747-400 N73713 [24315], currently stored at Marana, has been leased to Boeing for use as a B747-8 testbed.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
04Nov N740PA B757 Primaris
05Nov 81302 C130 USAF
05Nov 81303 C130 USAF
06Nov N734MA B738 BSK
08Nov C-FPWE A320 ACA 'Jetz' c/s
08Nov N698SS B722
08Nov N459AX B757 OAE
09Nov N801DM B757
09Nov N503MG B721 Roush
09Nov N410BN B722
09Nov N508RH Saab 2000
09Nov N511RH Saab 2000
10Nov N519JG Saab 2000
10Nov N249TR B732
10Nov N147AW B732 SkyKing
10Nov 61398 C130 USAF
10Nov 80808 C130 USAF
11Nov N502MG B721 Roush
11Nov N512RH Saab 2000
12Nov 6Y-JMK A320 AJM diversion

Tucson-
10Nov XU-RKH B732 Royal Khmer
10Nov N302WA B733 Avolar
10Nov N311FV MD80 a/w, being worked on
10Nov TP03 B733 Mexican AF, inside hgr
10Nov A6-HMK B733 Hamra Air, stored

Aircraft movements
==================
05Nov
ASH6936 CRJ9 PHX-GYR

07Nov
N639BR CRJ2 TUS-FNT
ASH6931 CRJ9 PHX-GYR
MPH69 MD11 AMS-VCV

08Nov
LAN9800 B732 ACA-VCV
MPH70 MD11 VCV-ATL

09Nov
N519AU B733 MZJ-INT
N811AN B733 MZJ-VQQ
NWA9750 B757 MZJ-IND (N539NW)

11Nov
N69826 MD80 ROW-SJO
ASH6931 CRJ9 GYR-PHX
ASH6935 CRJ9 PHX-GYR
ASH6936 CRJ9 PHX-GYR

12Nov
N697BR CRJ2 TUS-YYC
N703BR CRJ2 CKB-TUS

13Nov
N705BR CRJ2 CKB-TUS
ABX40 B767 VCV-ILN
NWA9750 DC10 MSP-MZJ

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm
New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, November 06, 2006

Cactus Wings News
03Nov-2006


News items
==========
America West/US Airways fleet update:

CRJ9 N906FJ [15006] returned from Goodyear 24Oct-2006 in the new US Airways Express livery.
CRJ9 N910FJ [15010] returned from Goodyear 03Nov-2006 in the new US Airways Express livery.
CRJ9 N914FJ [15014] returned from Goodyear 27Oct-2006 in the new US Airways Express livery.
CRJ9 N918FJ [15018] returned from Goodyear 16Oct-2006 in the new US Airways Express livery.
B733 N154AW [23776] returned from Miami 02Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
B733 N166AW [23627] returned from Miami 22Oct-2006 in the new US Airways livery
A319 N823AW [1463] returned from Roswell 01Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
A319 N834AW [2302] returned from Roswell 21Oct-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
A320 N633AW [082] returned from Roswell 02Nov-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
A320 N634AW [091] returned from Roswell 24Oct-2006 in the new US Airways livery
A320 N636AW [098] returned from Roswell 06Oct-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
B757 N903AW [23323] returned from Roswell 15Oct-2006 in the new US Airways livery.
B757 N905AW [23567] returned from Roswell 27Oct-2006 in the new US Airways livery (Ex-Ohio State Flag livery).

* US Airways A319 N828AW [1552] participated in a commemorative event at Phoenix/Sky Harbor on 03Nov-2006. The event was held to celebrate the America West heritage by 'dedicating' the aircraft in the original 1983 America West white/blue livery. Photo link: http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/image/69818006

* SkyValue is a new airline planning to serve Phoenix/Williams-Gateway from Gary, IN on 01Dec-2006. SkyValue is planning to use B737-800s operated by Xtra Airways.

* Ex-Air Canada Zip B737-200 C-GJCP [22728], currently stored at Mojave, has been sold, and will be leased to new operator Ravsa (Venezuela). B737-200s C-GCPN and C-FHCP are planned to follow.

* Ex-Aeromexico MD-82 N1003Y [48068] currently stored at Goodyear, has been sold.

* Ex-Pace B737-300s N371PA [23543] and N372PA [23546], both currently stored at Marana, have been sold and leased to KD Avia (Russia).

* Ex-Hamra Air B737-300 A6-HMK [23553], currently stored at Tucson and NTU, has been sold to RAK Airways (UAE).

* USAF C-17As have been based at Phoenix/Williams-Gateway over the past few weeks. The five noted so far have been 05-5145, 98-0050, 98-0055, 99-0060, and 99-0166.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
15Oct N407FJ D328Jet
15Oct N667UA B763 UAL
20Oct N754NA B757 NAO
20Oct N698SS B722
20Oct N810LR DHC8 a/w black tail
22Oct N251TR B732
26Oct C-GQCA A320 ACA (Jetz c/s)
27Oct N37NY B734
28Oct I-LIVN A330 Livingston
30Oct JA8913 B744 JAL (photo: )
30Oct C-GWJU B736 WJA
01Nov N400MJ CRJ1 United Exp
02Nov N740PA B757 WCP

Deliveries
==========
01Nov B73G N259WN [35554] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
16Oct
N450AX DC10 VCV-NKX-VCV
ASH6930 CRJ9 GYR-PHX

17Oct
ASH6934 CRJ9 PHX-GYR
ASH7010 E145 GYR-ICT

18Oct
AAL9631 MD82 ORD-ROW
AAL9632 MD82 STL-ROW
ASH6931 CRJ9 PHX-GYR

19Oct
N54YV B190 MZJ-PWA

20Oct
N675BR CRJ2 TUS-YUL
P4-PHS B735 arr MZJ
NWA9750 DC93 MZJ-DHN (N785NC)

21Oct
FRL9964 DHC8 PHX-GYR (N810LR)

25Oct
N662BR CRJ2 TUS-MHT

26Oct
N307WA B733 VCV-TUS
N308WA B733 VCV-TUS
N660BR CRJ2 TUS-MHT
N941AA DC93 VCV-MZJ
WCP8702 B757 GYR-LAS

27Oct
N79754 B722 ROW-MIA
ASH6934 CRJ9 GYR-PHX

29Oct
VDA4193 A124 NZY-SBD

31Oct
FRL9964 DHC8 GYR-PHX

01Nov
N302WA B733 airtest TUS
N310DA B732 VCV-SBD
N854US F100 MHV-SBD
UPS9547 MD11 ROW-HNL

02Nov
N520AU B733 MZJ-INT
N571GX B738 SJO-TUS-VCV
FAM003 B733 MEX-TUS

03Nov
N787AW B735 MEX-TUS-TIJ
ASH6935 CRJ9 GYR-PHX

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, October 13, 2006

Cactus Wings News
13Oct-2006


News items
==========
* America West/US Airways fleet update:

B733 N315AW [23734] returned from Miami in the new livery 22Sep-2006.
B733 N155AW [23777] returned from Miami in the new livery 07Oct-2006.
A320 N647AW [762] returned from Roswell in the new livery 26Sep-2006.
A320 N656AW [1079] returned from Roswell in the new livery 05Oct-2006.
A319 N824AW [1490] returned from Roswell in the new livery 26Sep-2006.
A319 N829AW [1563] returned from Roswell in the new livery 25Sep-2006.
A319 N830AW [1565] returned from Roswell in the new livery 04Oct-2006.
B757 N909AW [24522] returned from Roswell in the new livery 23Sep-2006.
B757 N910AW [24523] returned from Roswell in the new livery 04Oct-2006.
CRJ9 N907FJ [15007] returned from Goodyear in the new livery 22Sep-2006.
CRJ9 N908FJ [15008] returned from Goodyear in the new livery 30Sep-2006.

* Ex-Avensa B737-200 N968PG [20909], currently WFU at Roswell, will be scrapped.

* Ex-Delta B727-232s N531DA [21814] and N542DA [22391], currently WFU at Victorville, have been sold to be scrapped.

* Ex-Avianca B757-200 N767AN [23767] passed through Tucson on 10/11Oct-2006 on its way to be converted to freighter for new operator VarigLOG.

* Ex-Polar B747-200SF N534MC [21832] arrived at Marana on 12Oct-2006 for pre-delivery maintenance to new operator Southern Air. N509MC [21221] is expected to follow.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
23Sep N702DR E135
25Sep N852MJ E145 Delta Connection
28Sep C-GQCA A320 AC Jetz
28Sep N872SJ DC87 a/w, opb Murray Air
28Sep N519LR CRJ7 UA Exp, at Mesa hgr
29Sep N921R DC87 Murray Air
30Sep N516LR CRJ7, at Mesa hgr
30Sep 96-0007 C-17A
01Oct N583CC B732 white/blue c/s
03Oct N808LR E145 Delta Connection, at Mesa hgr
03Oct N732MA B738 BSK
03Oct 92-9000 VC25A USAF
04Oct N140SC L101 Orbital
04Oct 70-0455 C-5A USAF
04Oct N752MA B734 BSK
04Oct 95-0102 C-17A USAF
11Oct N448US B734 white/blue stripes

Phoenix/Williams-Gateway-
29Sep N767TW B732 Ameristar (painted a/w for a movie shoot)
01Oct N349PA B722 Pan Am

Deliveries
==========
27Sep B73G N256WN [32514] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
22Sep
N703BA B777 TUS-MZJ
N944AA DC93 VCV-SAT
CTT7902 B722 OPF-ROW
LIA900 DH8A HOU-MZJ (V2-LDP)
NWA9751 DC94 MZJ-DHN

24Sep
FRL9600 E145 GYR-PHX

25Sep
ARG1050 B732 LAP-TUS
NWA9751 DC10 MSP-MZJ (N223NW)

26Sep
BOE438 B738 BFI-IWA-BFI (N6067E, Alaska rudder)
CTT7640 B722 ROW-OPF

27Sep
N331AW B733 PHX-VCV
N371PC A300 MZJ-YQX
FRL9960 DHC8 PHX-GYR

28Sep
N870GX B733 SJO-TUS-VCV
LLB6102 B722 ROW-LAP

29Sep
N925VJ DC93 TUS-YIP
N926VJ DC93 TUS-YIP
LLB6102 B722 ROW-LAP (2nd aircraft?)

03Oct
C-FUCL B767 YYZ-MZJ
N477GX B738 SJO-TUS-VCV (Varig c/s)

06Oct
N625VA A320 YUL-VCV
N847EX DHC8 SLN-GYR

07Oct
N375DL B732 VCV-YLW
N625VA A320 VCV-SFO
VRG9781 MD11 VCV-JFK

08Oct
N921AW B735 MEX-TUS-MEX

09Oct
NWA9752 DC10 MSP-MZJ (N224NW)

10Oct
N767AN B757 MEX-TUS
AAL9604 B767 AFW-ROW
ASH7007 E145 ICT-GYR

11Oct
N767AN B757 TUS-VQQ
N960PG MD80 ROW-MMTM
AAH320 B732 GYR-BRO
FDX9051 MD11 GYR-LAX

12Oct
N534MC B747 SWF-MZJ
N95YV B190 MZJ-PWA

13Oct
N446US B734 TUS-INT
N959PG MD83 ROW-MIA
FRL9964 DHC8 GYR-GJT

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, September 22, 2006

Cactus Wings News
22Sep-2006


News items
==========

* America West/US Airways repaint update:

A319 N813AW [1223] returned from Roswell 17Sep-2006 in new US Airways livery

A319 N827AW [1547] returned from Roswell 17Sep-2006 in new US Airways livery

A320 N602AW [565] returned from Roswell 13Sep-2006 in new US Airways livery.

CRJ9 N909FJ [15009] returned from Goodyear 13Sep-2006 in new US Airways livery

* Stewart Industries, an aircraft dismantling company, opened a new facility at Roswell for parting out aircraft.

* Ex-American B727-200 N868AA [21373], currently stored at San Bernardino, will be converted to freighter at SBD for a new customer.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
13Sep N147AW B732 SkyKing
14Sep N17773 B722
16Sep N888ML E135
18Sep N135BC CRJ2
20Sep N698SS B722

Deliveries
==========
19Sep B73G N255WN [32513] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
08Sep
N76752 B722 ROW-FLL

09Sep
N932ML DC93 airtest MHV
N951PG B757 ROW-MIA
BOE21 B744 YUM-MZJ-YUM (N73713)
CTT7742 B722 ROW-OPF

12Sep
N51YV B190 MZJ-OKC
SER6706 DC93 SAN-MHV

13Sep
ABX30 B767 VCV-ILN
ASH6933 CRJ9 GYR-PHX
SER6706 DC91 SAN-MHV

14Sep
N942AA DC93 VCV-ELP
ASH6931 CRJ9 PHX-GYR
CSN2543 B735 HNL-VCV (B-2543)
NAC321 B737 VCV-ACT

15Sep
N127GE DC93 GYR-LNK-YHM-KEF
N387US B733 TUS-INT
N390US B733 TUS-INT
AJT99 B722 MIA-GYR (N804AJ)

18Sep
BOE21 B744 MZJ-BFI (N73713)

19Sep
"N1242BN" F100 MHV-TUL - Bad flight ID for this F-100. Any ideas of the true identity?

20Sep
N638BR CRJ2 TUS-YUL

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, September 08, 2006

Cactus Wings News
08Sep-2006

News items
==========
* US Airways A319 N828AW [1552] returned from Roswell 07Sep-2006 repainted into original "America West Airlines" (Heritage) livery. FRF was HP192 PHX-LAS 07Sep-2006 in the new special livery. Photo posted here:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/image/66513214

* Ex-Delta MD-11 N814DE [48623], previously stored at Goodyear, departed on 01Sep-2006 for freighter conversion prior to entering service with FedEx.

Deliveries
==========
05Sep B73G N253WN [32511] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
01Sep
FDX9051 MD11 GYR-LAX (N814DE)

07Sep
N659BR CRJ2 HOT-TUS
N945AA DC93 VCV-SAT
ABX40 B767 VCV-ILN
NWA9753 DC95 MZJ-DHN
SER6700 DC93 SDM-MHV

08Sep
CTT7742 B722 ROW-OPF*
SER6702 DC93 SDM-MHV*
SER6704 DC93 SDM-MHV*

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Cactus Wings News
05Sep-2006


News items
==========
* Ex-Continental MD-82 N14810 [49264], previously stored at Marana, has been acquired by Vision Airlines (NV).

* Ex-Ansett B767-277 [22694] arrived at Goodyear 29Aug-2006 wearing full Gadair (Spain) livery.

* Maxjet Airways plans to begin LAS-STN twice weekly starting on 02Nov-2006.

* America West A320 N637AW [099], returned from Roswell 28Aug-2006 repainted in full US Airways livery.

* America West B733 N157AW [23779], returned from Miami 04Sep-2006 in full US Airways livery.

* Delta retired the last 10 B737-200s on 01/02Sep-2006. All were ferried to Victorville for storage. The last 10 are (sorry no flight number tie-ups available):
N236WA [23184]
N237WA [23185]
N303DL [23075]
N305DL [23077]
N308DL [23080]
N309DL [23081]
N314DA [23086]
N319DL [23091]
N329DL [23101]
N376DL [23603]

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
20Aug N191US DC93 JUS
23Aug N526FE MD11 FDX
30Aug 60-0367 KC135 USAF
30Aug 63-7981 KC135 USAF
30Aug N668US B763 UAL
31Aug N580AS CV580 Honeywell
03Sep N767TW B732 AJI

Tucson-
19Aug N309WA B733 Atlant-Soyuz
19Aug N3301 B733 Avolar

Deliveries
==========
20Aug DHC8 N804LR [324] to Freedom Air/Mesa (Delta Connection c/s) - noted at Phoenix

21Aug B73G N252WN [34973] to Southwest at Phoenix

23Aug CRJ2 N649BR [7414] to Mesa. First noted at Phoenix 23Aug-2006 in full Independence Air c/s, later noted 03Sep in full United Exp c/s.

26Aug DHC8 N805LR [039] to Freedom Air/Mesa (Delta Connection c/s) - noted at Phoenix

03Sep DHC8 N806LR [093] to Freedom Air/Mesa (Delta Connection c/s) - noted at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
16Aug
NRG45 DC93 airtest MZJ (N133DE)

18Aug
ACA736 A320 NLC-MHV
DAL9900 MD88 VCV-LCQ

19Aug
EGF803 SF34 ROW-ABI

22Aug
N679BR CRJ2 CKB-TUS
N851EX DHC8 MZJ-DSM
CHP2709 B733 MZJ-LAS

23Aug
N128GE DC93 GYR-LNK
N807ME MD80 VCV-GYR
SGB332 B732 VCV-MER (Sky King, callsign 'Songbird')

24Aug
N325SV SF34 VNY-PHX
N450AX DC10 VCV-MWH

25Aug
N303WA B733 airtest TUS
N3301 B733 airtest TUS
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV

26Aug
AAH324 B732 OAK-GYR
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV
PCE6598 B757 ROW-DAL

28Aug
N842EX DHC8 MZJ-DBQ

29Aug
N450AX DC10 MWH-VCV
N767AT B767 MIA-GYR
NWA9750 B757 MZJ-MSP

30Aug
AAH324 B732 OAK-ROW
AAH326 B732 OAK-ROW

31Aug
N107YV B190 MZJ-ABQ
N385US B733 TUS-INT
N603UA B767 VCV-OAK-FAI
N573US B733 TUS-INT
N753DA L10 VCV-YUM-SNN
N942AA DC93 VCV-SAT
N943AA DC93 VCV-SAT

01Sep
N3867X L100 CEW-MHV
N95YV B190 PWA-MZJ
DAL9901 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9902 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9903 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9904 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9905 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9906 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9907 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9910 B732 CVG-VCV

02Sep
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV
DAL9911 B732 CVG-VCV

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm
New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, August 14, 2006

Cactus Wings News
14Aug-2006

News items
==========

* Ex-Express.net B727-200F N73751 [21247], previously stored at Roswell, departed for Goose Bay on 04Aug-2006 on delivery to Safair, South Africa.

* Ex Express.net B727-200F N76753 [21249], previously stored at Roswell, was sold to Heavy Lift Cargo (UAE). The FAA register reports the aircraft as "sold" but there is no record of it leaving Roswell. Any update on this aircraft would be appreciated.

* Ex-America West B737-200 N184AW [22651], currently stored at Mojave, has been sold to be parted out.

* Ex-Northwest DC-9-30 N953N (47083), currently stored at Marana, has been sold to be parted out.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
06Aug 94-0069 C-17 USAF
07Aug N740AX B767 Ex-Delta livery, no titles, cargo door conversion
11Aug N626AU B757 US Airways

Deliveries
==========
11Aug B73G N250WN [34972] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
04Aug
N73751 B722 ROW-YYR

05Aug
N222DZ B733 TUS-MZJ

07Aug
N356US B733 TUS-SJO

08Aug
N311FV MD80 SJO-IWA

09Aug
EGF802 SF34 IGM-MCI

11Aug
VRG9780 MD11 GRU-VCV

12Aug
C-FKFS CVLT MHV-YLW
N1437B F100 MHV-TUL
N373DL B732 VCV-YLW
N932RD MD80 IWA-RFD

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, August 04, 2006

Cactus Wings News
04Aug-2006


News items
==========
* Bombardier DHC-8-401Q C-FJJA [4001] was noted at Phoenix/Williams-Gateway 18Jul-2006 wearing Bombardier's new corporate livery and "Turbo Profits" titles.

* Embraer ERJ-190 PP-XMB [1900002] was noted at Phoenix 02Aug-2006 for a customer presentation.

* Piper PA-44 Seminole N258AT [4496082] was destroyed at Phoenix/Williams-Gateway during a thunderstorm that produced a microburst on 19Jul-2006.

* Ex-Allegro MD-82 N977PG [49877] arrived Marana on 01Aug-2006 to be scrapped.

* Ex-Hooters Air B757 N750WL [23928], currently stored at Victorville, was recently noted in full Aladia.com livery (which can be viewed on the aladia.com website).

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
19Jul N17773 B722
28Jul N733TW B732 Ameristar
01Aug 97-0042 C-17
02Aug PP-XMB E190 Embraer

Deliveries
==========
26Jul B73G N248WN [32509] to Southwest at Phoenix

31Jul B73G N249WN [34951] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
18Jul
N328DL B732 airtest TUS

19Jul
DAL9900 MD88 VCV-LCQ

20Jul
N750WL B757 airtest VCV
DHC4001 DHC8 IWA-ICT

21Jul
VRG9942 B777 GRU-TUS-MZJ

23Jul
PEN685 SW4 IWA-BNA

24Jul
N1426A F100 MHV-TUL
N932RD MD80 IWA-TUS
NWA9750 DC95 MZJ-JAN

26Jul
N140SC L101 airtest MHV
N679BR CRJ2 MZJ-CKB

27Jul
N222DZ B733 MEX-TUS-MZJ

28Jul
N326AW B733 PHX-VCV

29Jul
AAL9668 F100 VCV-ROW

31Jul
N328DL B732 TUS-SEA-ANC-UHPP

01Aug
FAO9991 MD80 FLL-MZJ (N977PG)
NWA9752 DC94 MZJ-DHN

02Aug
N586US B733 GYR-IND
N686BR CRJ2 MZJ-YUL
N985PG B732 TUS-MIA
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV

03Aug
N881AN B735 MEX-TUS-TIJ
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV

04Aug
N389US B733 TUS-GYR
N685BR CRJ2 MZJ-YUL
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV
EGF805 SF34 IGM-MCI

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, July 17, 2006

Cactus Wings News
17Jul-2006


News items
==========
* DC-10 water tanker N450AX [46942], Tanker 910, based at Victorville, was enlisted in aiding firefighters working the Sawtooth Complex Fire near San Bernardino, CA on 16Jul-2006.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
11Jul N517MC B747 Atlas Air
14Jul 87-0025 C-17 USAF

Deliveries
==========
12Jul B73G N247WN [32508] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
08Jul
EGF812 SF34 IGM-MCI

09Jul
N354US B733 TUS-SJO

11Jul
N822US MD82 TUS-SAT
XNA9307 A300 DAY-MZJ (N307PC)

12Jul
C-FIBD JS32 IGM-GTF
N678BR CRJ2 MZJ-CKB
AAL9627 F100 MHV-ROW
COA9970 MD82 GYR-ARG

13Jul
AAL9628 F100 MHV-ROW
BOE89 B73G BFI-VCV

14Jul
EGF802 SF34 ROW-ABI

15Jul
N397US B733 TUS-OAK
N394US B733 TUS-OAK

17Jul
BOE89 B73G VCV-BFI*

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm
New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, July 07, 2006

Cactus Wings News
07Jul-2006


News items
==========
* Ex-Aeromexico DC-9-30 N481SF [48125, former XA-AMA], previously stored at Goodyear, was painted in the livery of Bravo Air Congo and was scheduled to depart on delivery 07Jul-2006, routing GYR-LNK.

* Shaheen Air B737-200 N224JT [21666, former Canjet C-FHCJ], previously stored at Tucson, ferried TUS-YQT and eastward on 29Jun-2006 on delivery. The aircraft was noted wearing AP-BHG under the stickered US registration.

* Ex-America West B737-300 N323AW [23684], stored at Goodyear, has been re-registered VH-INU in advance of delivery to Air Nauru. It was last noted still wearing a basic America West livery with no titles or logos.

* All-white DHC-8 C-GAAC [047] arrived at Phoenix on 22Jun-2006 and parked at the Mesa Airlines hangar. Noted 30Jun-2006 wearing new registration of N801LR, still all white.


Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
20Jun N580AS CV580
22Jun C-GAAC DHC8 a/w
26Jun N724CK B72F Kalitta Charters II
26Jun N756AF B757 Seattle Mariners
28Jun N142PS P-3 USDHS
29Jun N804DE MD11 World
30Jun N720CK B72F Kalitta Charters II

Deliveries
==========
21Jun B73G N243WN [34863] to Southwest at Phoenix

28Jun B73G N244WN [34864] to Southwest at Phoenix

30Jun B73G N245WN [32506] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
17Jun
N373US B733 TUS-OAK-HNL
N395US B733 TUS-OAK-HNL

18Jun
AAL9627 MD82 DFW-ROW
UPS9343 MD11 ANC-ROW

19Jun
N1461C F100 MHV-TUL
N246ST B735 VCV-MFR
N516AT B757 TUS-TUL

20Jun
N39019 B190 MZJ-PWA
N491UE JS32 IGM-SHV

22Jun
N315FV MD80 IWA-SJO

23Jun
N375PA B733 airtest MZJ
N854US F100 GTF-MHV
DAL9900 MD88 VCV-OKC
NWA9750 B757 MZJ-SAT (N517US)

24Jun
XNA9371 A300 DAY-MZJ (N371PC)

25Jun
AAL9604 MD80 DFW-ROW

27Jun
N224JT B732 airtest TUS
FDX9068 MD11 GYR-LAX (N805DE)

29Jun
N224JT B732 TUS-YQT
NWA9752 DC93 MZJ-DHN (N967N)

30Jun
N380DL B732 GYR-SMX-SNS-HNL
ABX30 B767 VCV-ILN
NWA9752 B757 MZJ-SAT (N536US)
XNA9370 A300 SCK-MZJ (N370PC)

05Jul
N822US MD80 MHV-TUS
N983US DC93 MZJ-TUS-SAT

06Jul
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV

07Jul
N481SF DC93 GYR-LNK*
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV
RTN170 B190 MZJ-PWA
XNA9754 B722 YIP-ROW

* - planned movement

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm
New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, June 16, 2006

Cactus Wings News
16Jun-2006

News items
==========
* Ex-Tower Air B747-121 N617FF [19650, l/n 24!], stored at Marana, made a test flight on 14Jun-2006 prior to delivery to its new operator, Logistic Air. The aircraft was previously used by Evergreen as a static testbed for the tank system of the Supertanker 747.

* The last go! CRJ-200, N651BR [7426], departed Phoenix on 16Jun-2006 to HNL on delivery. Five are now in service.

* National Science Foundation C-130 N130AR [former 162382] visited Marana this week for light maintenance. It arrived on 12Jun-2006 from BJC, departing on 15Jun-2006 back to BJC.

Airport logs
============
Tucson 15Jun-2006
Hamilton ramp-
A6-AMK B733 Hamra Air
N224JT B732 Shaheen Air
N328DL B732 SAT (to be RA-73005)
N370BC B732 exec scheme

Aircraft movements
==================
12Jun
N173AW B733 GYR-MIA
N767AT B767 VCV-MIA

13Jun
C-FIFG CL215 OMA-TUS
N370BC B732 ADS-TUS
ABD016 B743 LAX-MSE (TF-ARS)
PAC8303 B747 DOV-ROW

14Jun
N336AW B733 GYR-VCV
N617FF B747 airtest MZJ
N985US DC9 TUS-SAT
NWA9750 DC93 MZJ-DHN (N945N)

15Jun
N130AR C130 MZJ-BJC
AAL9608 MD82 DFW-ROW (N959U)
AAL9609 MD82 DFW-ROW (N956U)
AAL9612 MD82 ORD-ROW (N286AA)

16Jun
AAL9609 MD82 DFW-ROW (N958U)
AAL9613 MD82 ORD-ROW (N957U)
RYN9101 B732 UTA-TUS


Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, June 12, 2006

Cactus Wings News
12Jun-2006

News items
==========
* Two more go! CRJ-200s arrived at Phoenix prior to delivery to Honolulu. N646BR [7392] arrived on 25May-2006 and N651BR [7426] arrived on 26May-2006. N646BR was ferried to Honolulu on 12Jun-2006.

* Ex-Delta MD-11 N807DE [48748], previously stored at Goodyear, ferried GYR-LAX-HNL-GUM-SIN on 27May-2006 to be converted to freighter for FedEx.

* Freedom Air (Mesa) ERJ-145 N838MJ [145384] was painted all white at Goodyear and ferried GYR-PHX-AUS-MCO on 31May-2006. Photo posted at:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/image/61578076
* Evergreen "Supertanker" B747-273C N470EV (20653) recently completed a USA tour demonstrating its water-dropping capability to fight forest fires. The aircraft flew as "Tanker 947". It has now returned to Marana for scheduled maintenance.

* UPS began 757 cargo service into Tucson beginning 01Jun-2006.

* Air Canada began ERJ-190 service into Phoenix beginning on 01Jun-2006 on the YYZ-PHX route.

Airport logs
============
27May N801DM B757

Deliveries
==========
30May B73G N239WN [34714] to Southwest at Phoenix
05Jun B73G N240WN [32503] to Southwest at Phoenix
12Jun B73G N242WN [32505] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
26May
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV (N242WA)

30May
AWE7811 B733 GYR-PHX

31May
EIA947 B747 SBD-MZJ (Return from tour)
FRL9963 E145 GYR-PHX-AUS

01Jun
DAL9906 B732 CVG-VCV

03Jun
NWA9868 B747 LAX-MZJ (N637US)

05Jun
NWA9751 DC93 MZJ-DHN (N612NW)

06Jun
N375PA B733 MZJ-TUS
N915AE JS32 IGM-AXS
CCP2686 B722 ROW-OMA

07Jun
NWA9868 B757 MSP-MZJ (N552NW)
NWA9869 B757 MZJ-MSP (N516US)

10Jun
N140WE DC10 MZJ-MIA

12Jun
N130AR C130 BJC-MZJ
DAL9900 B732 ATL-TUS

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, May 26, 2006

Cactus Wings News
26May-2006


News items
==========
* Ex-Kitty Hawk B727-200 N902RF [22549], currently stored at Kingman, has been sold to Transmile (Malaysia).

* Air Atlanta B747-300 TF-ARS [22996], currently based at Mojave testing a counter-MANPADS program, was noted flying missed approaches at PHX and LAS on 25May-2006.

* Ex-USDOJ MD80 N822US [49139], previously stored at Tucson, now wears large "Jet Tran Air" titles and re-engined with Stage-4 noise compliant engines. It departed Tucson for Mojave on 25May-2006. Photo by Dan Brownlee, link:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1051748/L/


Airport logs
============
Tucson-
25May N822US MD80 Jet Tran Air, departed
25May N371FA B733 a/w
25May N242DL B732 fleur-de-lis tail logo

Phoenix-
17May 04-4128 C-17

Deliveries
==========
22May B73G N238WN [34713] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================

16May
NWA9750 B757 MZJ-MSP (N531US)
RYN6020 B734 TUS-STL
UPS9581 MD11 YMX-ROW (N802DE)

17May
AWE7303 B757 PHX-IWA

18May
N654BR (go!) CRJ2 PHX-SFO

19May
NWA9750 B757 MSP-MZJ (N516US)

22May
N427JS D328 IGM-OKC
AWE7802 B733 PHX-GYR

23May
N822US MD80 airtest TUS

24May
N231DN B733 VCV-INT
N684BR CRJ2 TUS-YUL
N93ZV B190 MZJ-ABQ
NWA9869 B744 MZJ-SEA

25May
N313WA B733 VCV-GYR
N822US MD80 TUS-MHV
ASH777 (go!) CRJ2 PHX-SFO (N693BR)
ASH9800 (go!) CRJ2 GYR-PHX (N651BR)
ATN101 DC87 GYR-TOL
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV
EIA947 B747 TLH-MZJ (N470EV)
ICE8151 B757 GYR-MEX
NWA9869 B744 MZJ-LAX
VRG9830 MD11 ?-VCV

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Cactus Wings News
16May-2006


News items
==========
* US Airways fleet update:

A320 N619AW [527] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 23Apr-2006.

A320 N651AW [866] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 30Apr-2006.

A319 N803AW [931] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 06May-2006.

A319 N812AW [1178] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 06May-2006.

A319 N817AW [1373] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 23Apr-2006.

A319 N820AW [1397] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 07May-2006.

A319 N821AW [1406] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 06May-2006.

* Ex-Independence Air CRJ-200s N654BR [7454] and N693BR [7761], previously at Goodyear, were painted in the blue/white colors of go!, a new startup airline based in Honolulu operated by Mesa Airlines. The two aircraft ferried GYR-PHX on 06May-2006 and have been seen at Phoenix since then. A third and fourth aircraft, N655BR [7457] and N651BR [7426], have arrived at Goodyear for painting.

* Ex-Northwest DC-10-30 N229NW [46551], previously stored at Marana, has been sold to Arrow Air and ferried MZJ-OPF for parting out.

* Sun Country B737-800 N806SY [28215] is the second aircraft in their fleet to receive blended winglets installed at Evergreen Air Center in Marana. N806SY returned to service on 06May-2006.

* Ex-Thai MD-11 HS-TMG [48451] has been re-registered N257UP and was ferried to Roswell on 07May-2006 for pre-delivery preparation. Three other ex-Thai MD-11s will follow: HS-TMD [48416], HS-TME [48417], and HS-TMF [48418].

* Ex-American F-100s N1402K [11353], N1403M [11354], N1404D [11355], and N1405J [11356], all currently stored at Mojave, have been leased to Click Mexicana.

* Ex-TNT B727-200 OY-SER [20639], previously stored at Tucson, has been broken up. Last noted 19Apr-2006. Photo link: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1041734/L/

Airport logs
============
Phoenix:
05May N72VN SF34 'Sun Vest' titles
07May N733MA B738 Miami Air
08May N366G B73G
09May N371FL CV340
11May N739MA B738 Miami Air
13May 78-0806 C130

Williams-Gateway:
04May RA-82044 AN124 - departed
04May N. B734 Xtra Airways
05May N925AU P-3 Aero Union
05May 05-5145 C-17

Deliveries
==========
05May B73G N237WN [34632] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
02May
N584US B733 MZJ-MIA

03May
EI-CLH BA46 MHV-?
N1446A F100 MHV-TUL
N304NB A319 MZJ-TUS-YWG
DAL9904 B733 SLC-VCV
FAO9972 B722 RIV-TUS

04May
N312NB A319 MZJ-TUS-YWG
ABX30 B767 VCV-ILN
AWE7603 B757 airtest GYR

05May
CJC9447 SF34 ROW-HEF
FAO9953 B722 GPT-TUS
JZA7094 CRJ2 YVR-TUS
NASA806 ER-2 EDW-MZJ (N806NA)

06May
N379DL B732 VCV-SMX-HNL-west
ASH9800 CRJ2 GYR-PHX )
ASH9801 CRJ2 GYR-PHX )- Two go! aircraft mentioned above
SCX8806 B738 MZJ-MSP (N806SY)

07May
NWA9868 B757 MSP-MZJ (N556NW)
UPS9569 MD11 ANC-ROW (N257UP)

08May
N328AW B733 GYR-TIJ
AAL9611 MD82 TUL-ROW
AAL9612 MD82 TUL-ROW

10May
AWE7828 B733 PHX-GYR (N336AW)

11May
N223DZ B733 VCV-INT
JZA7075 CRJ2 TUS-YVR
RTN170 B190 PWA-MZJ-PWA

12May
N118DL B763 VCV-PAE
N1459A F100 MHV-TUL
N242DL B732 VCV-INT
N40717 E120 VCV-SGF
N88ZL B707 PHX-BQK
NASA806 BE20 MZJ-EDW (N806NA)

13May
N190UA B744 VCV-PHX-AMS
AAL9655 MD82 TUL-ROW
APW229 DC10 MZJ-OPF (N229NW)
ASH9803 CRJ2 HOT-GYR (N651BR)
FDX9030 B743 LAX-MHV (TF-ARS)

14May
N30MP B727 LGB-MHV

15May
N654BR CRJ2 airtest PHX (Go! aircraft)
DAL9900 MD88 VCV-OKC
FDX9038 B743 airtest MHV (TF-ARS)

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Cactus Wings News
10Apr-02May-2006


News items
==========
* US Airways fleet update:

A320 N619AW [527] LRF in America West livery was HP10 ORD-PHX 15Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for repaint into US Airways livery 15Apr-2006.

A320 N644AW [317] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 16Apr-2006.

A320 N651AW [866] LRF in America West livery was HP568 MCO-PHX 22Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery 22Apr-2006.

A319 N745UW [1289] will be going back for repaint as the original Allegheny livery was not correct.

A319 N801AW [889] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 18Apr-2006.

A319 N802AW [924] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 18Apr-2006.

A319 N806AW [1056] LRF in America West livery was HP45 DCA-PHX 17Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery 16Apr-2006. Returned to Phoenix 25Apr-2006 and FRF in new livery was HP44 PHX-DCA 26Apr-2006.

A319 N808AW [1088] LRF in America West livery was HP587 DEN-PHX 18Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery 18Apr-2006. Returned to Phoenix 25Apr-2006 and FRF in new livery was HP81 PHX-BWI 26Apr-2006.

A319 N820AW [1397] LRF in America West livery was HP237 DTW-PHX 25Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery 25Apr-2006.

A319 N821AW [1406] LRF in America West livery was HP45 DCA-PHX 25Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell 25Apr-2006 for repaint into new US Airways livery.

* Ex-Cameroon Government B767-200 G-FJEC [23624, ex N769BC, TJ-AAC], previously stored at Marana, ferried MZJ-PHX in a white fuselage, blue tail livery on 13Apr-2006. Departed to Gatwick on 14Apr-2006 on delivery to Flyjet as 'FJE767F'.

* Ex-Canjet B737-200 C-FBKV [22754], previously stored at Tucson, was reregistered N247US and noted painted in full Kurdistan Airways livery in Mar-2006. Departed on delivery 22Apr-2006.

* Ex-Canjet B737-200 C-FHCJ [21666], stored at Tucson, was noted in full Shaheen Air livery 25Mar-2006 with no registration and a small '21366' on the nose wheel door.

* Ex-United B737-300 N390UA [24665], previously at Tucson, was ferried TUS-YFB-AMS-SOF on 13Apr-2006 as 'FB9001'. Re-registered LZ-BOT and cancelled from US register 11Apr-2006.

* Ex-Northwest A319s N307NB [1126] and N309NB [1131], previously stored at Marana, have been delivered to Siberia Airlines. Both aircraft ferried MZJ-TUS-YWG 19Apr-2006 and have been exported from the US register to Bermuda.

* Ex Pace (Hooters Air) B737-300 N390WL [23219], previously stored at Victorville, has been leased to Lion Air (Indonesia) and cancelled from the US register on 05Apr-2006.

* Ex-Eva Air MD90s B-17915 [53538] and B-17916 [53539] have arrived at Victorville and will be parted out.

* CRJ-900 C-GRNH [15001], currently stored at Tucson in America West Express livery, has been sold to Macedonian.

Airport logs
============
Goodyear-
19Apr N16731 E120
19Apr N221CR E120
19Apr N223BD E120
19Apr N331CR E120
19Apr N388JR E120
19Apr N500DE E120
19Apr N500PR CRJ2
19Apr N503CG D328
21Apr N138DE E120

Glendale-
19Apr N109EM E120

Mesa/Falcon Field-
19Apr N? airship - Ameriquest livery

Phoenix-
16Apr 05-5147 C-17
19Apr N502MG B727
19Apr N508RH Saab 2000
19Apr N509RH Saab 2000
23Apr 81355 C130
26Apr 05-5149 C-17
01May N72VN SF340 Sun Vest
02May N88ZL B707 still parked

Phoenix/Williams-Gateway-
30Apr RA-82044 A124

Deliveries
==========
11Apr B73G N235WN [34630] to Southwest at Phoenix
26Apr B73G N236WN [34631] to Southwest at Phoenix

Aircraft movements
==================
10Apr
N324AW B733 MZJ-TUS-SJO

11Apr
N110YV B190 MZJ-MEZ
AAL9607 MD82 TUL-ROW*

12Apr
C-FIBA JS32 IGM-GTF
DAL9901 B732 ATL-VCV (N310DA)
DHC5 DHC8 OMA-PHX (C-GAFM)
FB9001 B733 TUS-YFB (LZ-BOT)

13Apr
N116DL B763 VCV-PAE
N12715 E120 VCV-HOT
N907AW B757 airtest GYR
ALV1234 B727 MIA-ROW
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV (N301DL)
FJE767 B762 MZJ-PHX-LGW (G-FJEC)
SCX8806 B738 MSP-MZJ (N806SY - winglet installation)

17Apr
DAL9900 MD88 VCV-LCQ

19Apr
N307NB A319 MZJ-TUS-YUL
N309NB A319 MZJ-TUS-YUL
N989PG MD80 ROW-YQB
NWA9754 B757 MZJ-MSP (N519US)

20Apr
NWA9750 B757 MSP-MZJ (N555NW)

21Apr
N1449D F100 MHV-TUL

22Apr
N247US B732 TUS-YQB
ASH9800 CRJ2 HOT-GYR
NWA9753 B757 MSP-MZJ (N556NW)

23Apr
N370BC B732 TUS-YQB
N384US B733 TUS-OAK
N396US B733 TUS-OAK

24Apr
N563AU B733 MZJ-TUS-SJO
AAY9875 MD83 GYR-LAS (N875GA)
FIN8961 MD83 BGR-VCV

25Apr
C-FNAE JS32 IGM-GTF
N27716 E120 VCV-SGF
ASH9801 CRJ2 HOT-GYR

26Apr
N130NJ MD80 ROW-YQB
N774WD B767 airtest MZJ
CJC9447 SF34 TXK-ROW

27Apr
ATN101 DC87 LRD-GYR
DAL9903 B733 SLC-VCV

29Apr
N374DL B732 VCV-YLW
N773WD B767 MZJ-MIA
FDX9000 DC10 MHV-LAX

30Apr
ASH9801 CRJ2 CKB-GYR (N655BR)

01May
N16718 E120 VCV-MOB
N168CK CRJ2 LAS-TUS
N172UA B744 VCV-PDX
CSN2541 B735 HNL-VCV (B-2541 presumed)
LLB6106 B727 LAP-ROW

02May
DAL9900 B733 SLC-VCV


Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Cactus Wings News
11Apr-2006


News items
==========

* US Airways Fleet Update-

B737-300 N336AW [23707] LRF for America West was HP187 SAN-PHX 03Apr-2006. Returned to lessor.

A320 N644AW [317] LRF in America West livery was HP36 LAX-PHX 03Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 03Apr-2006.

A320s N645AW [238] and N646AW [271] ferried MCN-ROW on 30Mar and 31Mar respectively, both are to be scrapped.

A319 N745UW [1289] was re-registered N745VJ and repainted into Allegheny Airlines 'Heritage' livery. FRF was US1242 CLT-JAX 10Apr-2006.

A319 N801AW [889] LRF in America West livery was HP237 DTW-PHX on 09Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 09Apr-2006.

A319 N802AW [924] LRF in America West livery was HP99 LAS-PHX 09Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 10Apr-2006.

A319 N817AW [1373] LRF in America West livery was HP152 SJD-PHX 01Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 01Apr-2006. Returned to Phoenix 09Apr-2006, and FRF in new livery was HP455 PHX-SLC 10Apr-2006.

A319 N818AW [1375] LRF in America West livery was HP74 SEA-PHX 01Apr-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 01Apr-2006. Returned to Phoenix 10Apr-2006, and FRF in new livery was HP556 PHX-MIA 10Apr-2006.

* Vision Airlines began service between Phoenix/Williams-Gateway (IWA) and North Las Vegas (VGT) using Dornier 328 N328MX on 06Apr-2006.

Airport logs
============
Phoenix/Williams-Gateway-
01Apr 64-14836 KC-135R AZ ANG
01Apr N328MX Do328 Vision Air

Mesa/Falcon Field-
03Apr N5548N B-25H "Barbie III" - operational
03Apr N390TH B-17 "Liberty Belle" - operational, undergoing maintenance

Phoenix-
31Mar N829BX DC87 BAX
31Mar N921R DC86 Murray Air
01Apr N17773 B722
07Apr N698SS B722
08Apr N88ZL B707
10Apr N977UA B732 Skyking c/s

Aircraft movements
==================
31Mar
N676BR CRJ2 TUS-KEF
AWE7806 A320 MCN-ROW (N646AW)

01Apr
N237TR B737 MZJ-OAK
BOE695 B74R ANC-MZJ (JA8187)
SXA307 B733 VCV-ANC
TDX923 B747 airtest MZJ
USA9239 B757 ROW-BFM

03Apr
AAL9619 MD80 DFW-ROW (N294AA)
AAL9620 MD80 DFW-ROW (N911TW)
AAL9621 MD80 DFW-ROW (N919TW)
AAL9622 MD80 DFW-ROW (N950U)
DAL9900 B733 SLC-VCV

04Apr
AAL9630 MD80 DFW-ROW (N912TW)

05Apr
N769BC B767 airtest MZJ
PAC5432 B742 MZJ-FCO

06Apr
N1472B F100 MHV-TUL
N324AW B733 MZJ-TUS-SJO
N742PB B737 BUR-VCV
AAL9656 MD82 TUL-ROW (N288AA)
DAL9900 B763 VCV-YVR*
UAL9946 B735 DEN-VCV

07Apr
N709BC E120 VCV-HOT
N88ZL B703 MHV-PHX
AAL9658 MD82 TUL-ROW (N285AA)
DAL9900 B763 VCV-YVR
TDX923 B747 MZJ-MIA (N923FT)

08Apr
N119DL B763 VCV-PAE
N165BS MD83 TUS-BGR (Onur Air)
N769BC B767 airtest MZJ
SOO9716 B747 LFLX-MHV (N716SA)

09Apr
AAL9673 MD82 TUL-ROW (N276AA)

10Apr
N103SW B732 MHV-YWG
AAL9605 MD82 TUL-ROW (N225AA)

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, March 31, 2006

Cactus Wings News
31Mar-2006


News items
==========
* US Airways A319 N742PS [1275] has been painted in heritage 'PSA' livery (with US Airways titles) and was officially recognized at a company ceremony in San Diego, CA (SAN) on 30Mar-2006.

* Ex-Continental B737-300 N17309 [23360], previously at Tucson, was painted in full Avolar livery and departed for Tijuana on 30Mar-2006.

* Phoenix/Williams-Gateway Airport (IWA) is having its annual Open House this Saturday, 01Apr-2006, at the airport terminal.

Deliveries
==========
28Mar B73G N234WN [32502] to Southwest at Phoenix

Airport logs
============
* Troy Prybyski overflew Marana-Pinal Air Park on Sat 25Mar-2006, and took a few photos:

http://www.pbase.com/visualapproach/pinal_air_park
Phoenix-
28Mar N733TW B732 Ameristar
30Mar P4-PHS B735

Aircraft movements
==================
26Mar
N215BB AT43 LGB-TUS
N328AW B733 airtest GYR

27Mar
N215BB AT43 TUS-LUK
N390WL B737 airtest VCV
N8285Q Be2000 CNO-VCV-PMD
AAH320 B732 HNL-MHV (N805AL)
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV

28Mar
N237TR B732 OAK-MZJ
N610G B757 BFM-TUS
BOE721 B738 BFI-ROW

30Mar
N104HR B72S GYR-DAL
N17309 B733 TUS-TIJ
N450AX DC10 airtest VCV
N8285Q Be2000 PMD-SNA
ABX80 DC86 airtest GYR (N813AX)
AWE7848 B733 MCN-GYR
AWE7849 A320 MCN-ROW
UAL9904 A320 TUS-ATL (Chicago White Sox baseball charter)

31Mar
CCP673 B722 PAE-IWA-MSP*
COA9970 MD82 MHV-ARG (N23842)
DAL9900 B733 SLC-VCV*
SKW1000 E120 PSP-ROW*
TDX923 B747 airtest MZJ*


Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm
New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, March 24, 2006

Cactus Wings News
24Mar-2006


News items
==========
* Vision Airlines brought Dornier 328 N328MX [3071] and Citation 650 N527CP [650-0199] to Phoenix/Williams-Gateway on 10Mar-2006 for a welcoming event held by the airport. Vision intends to start scheduled air service between IWA-VGT on 06Apr-2006 using the Do328. Photos of the aircraft are posted on Cactus Wings.

* US Airways Fleet Update-

B733 N174AW [23633] Stored at Phoenix in full livery since at least 12Mar. Returned to lessor and ferried to Goodyear 23Mar-2006.

A320 N645AW [0238] LRF in America West livery was HP528 IAH-PHX 12Mar-2006. Returned to lessor and ferried to Macon on 12Mar-2006.

A320 N646AW [0271] LRF in America West livery was HP656 IND-PHX on 07Mar-2006. Returned to lessor and ferried to Macon on 10Mar-2006.

* Ex-Estafeta B737-210C [20917], currently stored at Tucson, has been sold to Aloha Airlines. It was noted still stored at Hamilton Aerospace's ramp at Tucson on 22Mar-2006.

* Ex-MyTravel B757-200 G-RJGR [22917], currently stored at Marana, has been sold to be parted out. Sister ship G-PIDS [22195] was also bought for parting out.

* Jetstream 32s N3126 [863] and N896CP [896], have been sold for use by Quick Air. Ex-Atlantic Coast Jetstream 32s N476UE [884] and N491UE [911] have been sold to Transmandu (Venezuela). All were previously stored at Kingman, have been cancelled from the US register, and are assumed to have left Kingman.

* Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted 'Hawgsmoke 2006', a gathering of A-10 Warthog pilots and crews to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the A-10. Over 40 visiting A-10 aircraft arrived on 22Mar-2006 in addition to those based at D-M. Flight, bombing, and gunnery competitions were held; along with static displays, a barbeque, and golf tournament for the flight crews. Photos of some of the aircraft will be posted next week on Cactus Wings.

Airport logs
============
Tucson-
All noted 22Mar-2006
??? B733 Hamar Air full c/s, no engines
??? B735 Avolar full c/s )
??? B735 Avolar full c/s )- Both to be EI-, I'm told
??? B732 Shaheen Air full c/s
??? B732 Kurdistan tail livery

Aircraft movements
==================
11Mar
N875GA MD83 GYR-LAS
N966BW C212 PEQ-MZJ
N968BW C212 PEQ-MZJ
DAL9903 B732 ATL-VCV (N374DL)
NWA9868 B744 MZJ-DTW (N674US)

12Mar
AAY9877 MD83 GYR-LAS (N877GA)
EIA4478 B747 SUU-MZJ (N478EV)
USA9238 B757 PIT-ROW

14Mar
N1457B F100 MHV-TUL
NWA9750 DC93 DFW-MZJ
NWA9751 B757 MSP-MZJ
SXA306 B733 VCV-ANC
USA9239 B757 ROW-BFM

15Mar
N720H B720 PHX-IWA-PHX

16Mar
N3301 B737 VCV-TUS
AWI1001 B146 DEN-IGM
EIA4478 B747 MZJ-SUU (N478EV)

17Mar
ATN101 DC87 LAX-MHV (N821BX)

18Mar
N967BW C212 PEQ-MZJ

19Mar
N2189M L382 CEW-MHV
EIA2305 B747 SUU-MZJ

20Mar
AWE7827 B757 PHX-GYR

21Mar
N64SW B732 VCV-LAS
NWA9869 B744 DTW-PHX-MZJ

22Mar
N1PC B732 airtest TUS (all white)
N165BS MD83 airtest TUS (Onur Air full c/s)
N31764 B190 MZJ-PWA

23Mar
N610G B757 SJC-TUS
UPS9466 MD11 YMX-ROW

24Mar
N1PC B732 TUS-YRQ
N610G B757 TUS-ORF

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, March 10, 2006

Cactus Wings News
10Mar-2006


News items
==========
* B-25H N5548N [43-4106], named "Barbie III", is still present at Mesa/Falcon Field since Dec-2005, offering rides for $350. It will be present until April.

* Ex-Delta MD11 N806DE [48477], previously stored at Montreal, was purchased by UPS and ferried to Roswell on 02Mar-2006.

* US Airways fleet update-
CRJ900 N934FJ [15034] Painted into new US Airways livery at Goodyear. Returned to Phoenix on 06Mar-2006.

Airport logs
============
Mesa/Falcon Field-
05Mar N7973B HU16 cream/blue paint
05Mar N. HU16 gray USN-type livery
05Mar N1048Y S61N Croman
05Mar N5548N B25H "Barbie III"

Phoenix-
05Mar 85-1362 C130
06Mar JA8077 B744 JAL - Baseball charter
06Mar JA8078 B744 JAL - Baseball charter
08Mar B727M B722 Nomads
09Mar N77014 B777 COA 'Peter Max' - private charter
09Mar N88ZL B707 - Bon Jovi tour charter


Aircraft movements
==================
02Mar
FDX9005 MD11 MHV-LAX (N525FE)

04Mar
N676PA SF34 ABQ-IWA
N767AT B767 HNL-VCV

05Mar
N176UA B744 MZJ-PHX-AMS (Not 03Mar as previously reported)

08Mar
PCE4372 B733 INT-MZJ (N372PA)

09Mar
C-FFHA CRJ2 TUS-YUL
N1453D F100 MHV-TUL


Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/
Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, March 03, 2006

Cactus Wings News
03Mar-2006


News items
==========
* US Airways fleet update:

B737-300 N174AW [23633] LRF for US Airways was HP645 ONT-PHX on 28Feb-2006, returned to lessor.

B757-200 N642UW [30548, ex F-GRNG] Ferried SNN-PIT as USA9235 03Mar-2006. According to Malcolm Nason/SNN, the aircraft is still in full Air Horizons livery.

B757-200 N643UW [30886, ex F-GRNI] awaiting ferry to USA.

B757-200 N644UW [30887, ex F-GRNJ] awaiting ferry to USA.

* Ex-America West B737-200 N179AW [22646], currently stored at Mojave, has been sold to be parted out.

* Ex-COPA B737-200 HP-1255CMP [21359], currently stored at Goodyear, has been sold to be parted out.


Airport logs
============
Phoenix:
28Feb N719CK B747 Kalitta Air (west cargo ramp)
02Mar N682RW DC95 Detroit Red Wings (Cutter ramp)
02Mar N253DV B733 (Cutter ramp)
02Mar N698SS B722 (Swift ramp)

Williams-Gateway:
01Feb N371FL CV580 Contract Air Cargo
01Feb RA-82042 An124 Volga-Dnepr (brought IAF AH-64A helicopters for refurbishment)
02Feb N54348 B722 Falcon Air

Aircraft movements
==================
28Feb
C-FHRH CRJ9 YMX-TUS
N711WM CRJ2 TUS-LAS
AAY9877 MD83 SFB-GYR (N877GA)
AAY9879 MD83 GYR-SFB (N879GA)

02Mar
UPS9407 MD11 YMX-ROW

03Mar
N176UA B744 PHX-AMS
N730WL B752 INT-VCV (Not in FAA DB, new aircraft?)

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, February 27, 2006

Cactus Wings News
27Feb-2006

News items
==========
* America West fleet update:

A320 N605AW [543] LRF in America West livery was HP174 MEX-PHX 25Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 25Feb-2006.

A320 N648AW [770] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 27Feb-2006.

A320 N658AW [1110] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 26Feb-2006. FRF in new livery was HP711 PHX-LAS 26Feb-2006.

A319 N825AW [1527] LRF in America West livery was HP587 DEN-PHX 20Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 20Feb-2006. Returned to Phoenix 27Feb-2006.

A319 N831AW [1576] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, returned to Phoenix 24Feb-2006.

A319 N840AW [2690] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, ferried to Phoenix 23Feb-2006. FRF was HP490 PHX-DEN 24Feb-2006.

* L-39 N39DF [931320] was flying for a movie shoot when it crashed near California City, CA on 26Feb-2006. Alan Radecki/www.mojaveweblog.com has posted photos and background of the incident at the following link:
http://www.mojaveweblog.com/pages/060226-1.html

* Three Israel Air Force AH-64Ds were delivered from Boeing Mesa to IAF via Phoenix/Williams Gateway Airport. The three were marked 749, 752, and one unidentified. A Volga-Dnepr AN-124 arrived on 25Feb-2006 to pick up the helicopters, and departed sometime before 26Feb-2006. Photo of IAF 749 is located here:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/image/56627589


Airport logs
============
Marana-
16Feb N709BA B747SP Basic Korean Air livery, now dumped on its belly in the north scrapping area. Photo:
http://www.747sp.com/viewphoto.asp?829

Phoenix-
23Feb N192US DC91 USA Jet
25Feb 50+90 C160 Luftwaffe

Aircraft movements
==================
17Feb
N719BC B757 VCV-QLA

20Feb
BOE089 B73G VCV-BFI

21Feb
N1441A F100 MHV-TUL
N64SW B732 LAS-VCV
FDX9041 DC10 LAX-GYR

22Feb
N303WA B733 VCV-TUS
N327AW B733 GYR-MZJ
EIA558 B747 LAS-MZJ

23Feb
N328AW B733 MCN-GYR

24Feb
N727PX B727 VCV-LIH
N802AM B757 VCV-QLA

25Feb
N676BR CRJ2 airtest TUS
N849EX DHC8 MZJ-BMI
SXA304 B733 MHV-SAT

27Feb
EIA2208 B747 MZJ-SUU

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, February 20, 2006

Cactus Wings News
20Feb-2006


Revisions to this issue are in bold typeface.

News items
==========
* America West/US Airways fleet update:

B737-300 N173AW [23632] was returned to the lessor 03Feb-2006 and ferried PHX-MCN as HP7808, then MCN-GYR on 04Feb-2006.

A320 N601AW [1935] LRF in America West livery was HP17 JFK-PHX 04Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 04Feb-2006. Returned to Phoenix 12Feb-2006.

A320 N648AW [770] LRF in America West livery was HP8 ORD-PHX 18Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 18Feb-2006.

A320 N652AW [953] LRF in America West livery was HP187 SAN-PHX on 11Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 11Feb-2006. Returned to Phoenix 19Feb-2006 and FRF was HP332 PHX-SJD 19Feb-2006.

A320 N658AW [1110] LRF in America West livery was HP174 MEX-PHX 18Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 18Feb-2006.

A320 N663AW [1419] Painted in US Airways livery at Roswell.

A320 N665AW [1644] Painted in new US Airways livery at Roswell and returned to Phoenix 10Feb-2006. FRF in new US Airways livery was HP332 PHX-SJD 11Feb-2006.

A320 N667AW [1710] LRF in America West livery was HP791 PDX-PHX 10Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting in new US Airways livery 10Feb-2006. Returned to Phoenix 18Feb-2006, and FRF was HP1 PHX-ORD 19Feb-2006.

A319 N831AW [1576] LRF in America West livery was HP812 SFO-PHX 13Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting in new US Airways livery 13Feb-2006.

A319 N835AW [2458] Painted in new US Airways livery at Roswell. Returned to Phoenix 09Feb-2006 and FRF in new US Airways livery was HP807 PHX-SFO 09Feb-2006.

A319 N839AW [2669] New delivery in primer to Roswell. Painted in new US Airways livery and ferried to Phoenix 09Feb-2006. FRF was HP186 PHX-SAN 10Feb-2006.

A319 N840AW [2690] New delivery in primer to Roswell, ferried XFW-PIK-BGR-ROW on 14Feb-2006.

* Hawaiian Airlines is said to have purchased four ex-Delta B767-300s currently stored at Victorville: N116DL [23275], N117DL [23276], N118DL [23277], and N119DL [23278].

* Ex-JetsGo MD83 N162BS [53465, ex C-FKLY], previously at Tucson, was delivered to Onur Air and ferried TUS-YQB and eastward 10Feb-2006 on delivery.

* Ex-Northwest A320 N346NW [400], previously stored at Marana, ferried MZJ-SAT 24Jan-2006. Aircraft has been leased to Nouvelair (Tunisia) for delivery in April 2006.

Deliveries
==========
09Feb A319 N839AW [2669] to US Airways at Phoenix


Airport logs
=============
Phoenix-
03Feb N921R DC86 Murray Air
08Feb N529AF SWM Ameriflight (orange livery)
18Feb N164RJ BBJ (Swift ramp)

Tucson-
14Feb N17309 B733 full Avolar c/s
19Feb N..... B732 full Shaheen Air c/s


Aircraft movements
==================
04Feb
N370WL B733 MZJ-MSP
N466TM C130 airtest MHV
AWE7816 B733 MCN-GYR (N323AW)

06Feb
DAL9904 B733 SLC-VCV (N311WA)

07Feb
N112PS DC91 VCV-SHV

08Feb
N140SC L10 airtest MHV
TPA712 DC87 MIA-MZJ
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ

10Feb
N162BS MD83 TUS-YQB
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ

11Feb
N14879 MD80 airtest GYR

13Feb
NWA9750 B757 MSP-MZJ (N531US)
NWA9751 B757 MZJ-MSP (N537US)

14Feb
PCE4371 B733 INT-MZJ (N371PA)

15Feb
ABD15P B747 HNL-MZJ
NWA9751 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N9333)

16Feb
N1470K F100 MHV-TUL
N320UA B733 VCV-TUS
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV (N304DL)
NWA9751 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N945N)
NWA9868 A320 MSP-MZJ (N307US)

17Feb
N606TW B767 BOH-ROW
N916AE JS32 IGM-MEZ
NWA9869 A320 MSP-MZJ (N308US)
NWA9750 DC93 MCI-MZJ (N967N)

18Feb
N309WA B733 VCV-TUS
N390UA B733 GYR-TUS
NWA9750 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N612NW)

Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, February 03, 2006

Cactus Wings News
03Feb-2006


News items
==========
* America West fleet update:

B737-33A N173AW [23632] LRF was HP395 SNA-LAS 31Jan-2006. Positioned LAS-PHX 31Jan-2006 and returned to lessor.

B737-301 N325AW [23260] LRF was HP645 ONT-PHX 25Jan-2006. Returned to lessor.

A320 N622AW [54] Painted in US Airways livery at Lake City, FL. Ferried LCQ-PHX on 01Feb-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP542 PHX-DFW 02Feb-2006.

A320 N632AW [81] LRF in America West livery was HP463 IND-PHX 20Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 21Jan-2006. Ferried to Phoenix 02Feb-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP1 PHX-ORD 02Feb-2006.

A320 N654AW [1050] LRF in America West livery was HP617 ATL-PHX 13Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 13Jan-2006. erried to Phoenix 21Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP12 PHX-JKF 22Jan-2006.

A320 N659AW [1166] LRF in America West livery was HP467 SNA-PHX 21Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 21Jan-2006. Ferried to Phoenix 28Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP332 PHX-SJD 28Jan-2006.

A320 N662AW [1274] LRF in America West livery was HP577 TPA-PHX 14Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell 14Jan-2006 for painting into new US Airways livery. Ferried to Phoenix 21Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP1 PHX-ORD 22Jan-2006.

A320 N663AW [1419] LRF in America West livery was HP36 LAX-PHX 27Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell 28Jan-2006 for painting into new US Airways livery.

A320 N664AW [1621] LRF in America West livery was HP534 LAS-PHX. Ferried to Roswell 04Jan-2006 for painting into new US Airways livery. Ferried to Phoenix 12Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP24 PHX-LAX 15Jan-2006.

A320 N665AW [1644] LRF in America West livery was HP17 JFK-PHX 01Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery.

A319 N807AW [1064] LRF in America West livery was HP539 CUN-PHX on 15Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 15Jan-2006. Ferried to Phoenix 23Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP710 PHX-LAS 23Jan-2006.

A319 N809AW [1111] LRF in America West livery was HP490 SEA-PHX 15Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 15Jan-2006. Ferried to Phoenix 23Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP44 PHX-DCA 23Jan-2006.

A319 N814AW [1284] LRF in America West livery was HP457 DEN-PHX 23Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 23Jan-2006. Ferried to Phoenix 30Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP786 PHX-PDX 31Jan-2006.

A319 N816AW [1350] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, ferried to Phoenix 15Jan-2006, FRF was HP79 PHX-SEA 16Jan-2006.

A319 N819AW [1395] LRF in America West livery was HP681 EWR-PHX 22Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 23Jan-2006. Ferried to Phoenix 31Jan-2006. FRF in US Airways livery was HP79 PHX-SEA 31Jan-2006.

A319 N835AW [2458] LRF in America West livery was HP825 BOS-PHX 01Feb-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into new US Airways livery 01Feb-2006.

A319 N836AW [2570] Painted into new US Airways livery at Roswell, ferried to Phoenix 15Jan-2006, FRF was HP490 PHX-DEN 15Jan-2006.

A319 N838AW [2615] Painted into US Airways "Heritage" livery with America West colors and tail logo, US Airways titles. Ferried to Phoenix 14Jan-2006 and FRF was HP231 PHX-DTW 14Jan-2006.

A319 N839AW [2669] Delivered from Airbus to Roswell 02Feb-2006, for painting into new US Airways livery.

B757s N901AW [23321], N908AW [24233], N909AW [24522], N910AW [24523] are now ETOPS equipped for flights to Hawaii. N904AW [23566] and N906AW [23568] are currently at Goodyear being modified for ETOPS flights.

CRJ9 N956LR [15056] was noted on 20Jan-2006 wearing the new US Airways livery.

* Ex-Aerocaribe J32 N915AE [915], previously stored at Kingman, was ferried to Mena, Ark and sold to Rockhopper (UK).

Deliveries
==========
30Jan B73G N229WN [32498] to Southwest at at Phoenix
02Feb A319 N839AW [2669] to US Airways at Roswell; for painting

Airport logs
=============
Phoenix-
13Jan N583CC B732 (Swift ramp)
14Jan N904MA B738 Miami Air
15Jan N464AT B732 (Swift ramp)
17Jan N410BN B722 (Swift ramp)
19Jan N226G B757 Comco (Swift ramp)
20Jan C-FPWD A320 AC Jetz (Swift ramp)
20Jan N915CK DC91 Kalitta Charters II
22Jan N465AT B732
23Jan N143G MD87 (Swift ramp)
27Jan C-GPWG A320 Air Canada (Swift ramp)
27Jan N147AW B732 (Swift ramp)
30Jan VP-CVX A319 (Cutter ramp)

Phoenix/Williams-Gateway-
16Jan EI-DND B738 Ryan Air Int'l (Futura c/s; Credit to Mike & Steve)

Aircraft movements
==================
16Jan
N678BR CRJ2 OKC-MZJ
N679BR CRJ2 OKC-MZJ
DAL9900 B732 ATL-VCV
NWA9751 DC10 LAX-MZJ (N232NW)

18Jan
N1432A F100 MHV-TUL
AWI9600 B146 ATW-IGM
AWI9602 B146 ATW-IGM

19Jan
N840AY CRJ2 MEM-TUS
AWI9616 B146 LNK-IGM (N616AW)
MXJ9000 B767 GYR-RME (N371LF)
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ (N356US)

20Jan
N642BR CRJ2 IAD-ABQ-TUS
N667BR CRJ2 IAD-ABQ-TUS
N696BR CRJ2 IAD-ABQ-TUS
N697BR CRJ2 IAD-ABQ-TUS
DAL9900 B767 ATL-VCV
NWA9868 B744 MZJ-FSD-MSP (N664US)
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ (N575AU)

21Jan
BOE089 B73G BFI-VCV

23Jan
ABX80 DC86 airtest GYR (N825AX)
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ (N354US)

24Jan
(blkd) B73G ISO-TUS
N346NW A320 MZJ-SAT
N720H B720 PHX-MHV
N831AY CRJ2 MEM-TUS
ABX80 DC86 airtest GYR (N825AX)
EGF300 SF34 ABI-IGM

25Jan
N727VJ B727 VCV-OAK
N742PB B737 BUR-VCV
COM9484 CRJ7 CVG-TUS
EGF302 SF34 IGM-ABI
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ (N355US)

26Jan
N720H B720 MHV-PHX
EGF302 SF34 IGM-ABI
NWA9750 B744 MSP-MZJ (N673US)
DAL9900 B763 ATL-VCV
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ

27Jan
N380WL B733 INT-VCV
CWC140 DC10 MIA-MZJ (N140WE)
KHA281 B72S MCI-ROW
FDX9064 DC10 airtest GYR

28Jan
N320FV MD80 airtest GYR

29Jan
ABX31 DC86 GYR-ILN (N825AX)
ABX34 DC86 ILN-GYR

30Jan
N915AE JS32 IGM-MEZ
AAL9600 MD82 DFW-ROW (N903TW)
DAL9901 B757 VCV-LCQ
NWA9868 B744 PDX-MZJ (N672US)
NWA9750 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N614NW)
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ (N352US)

31Jan
EIA4470 B747 JFK-MZJ
NWA9869 B744 DTW-MZJ

01Feb
3D-MRT DC93 MHV-OKC (c/n?)
ABD36 B747 BGR-MZJ
DAL9902 B732 ATL-VCV
FDX9083 MD11 GYR-LAX

02Feb
N5JY B732 VCV-CUN (ex C-GCPP, c/n 22255)

03Feb
N631BR CRJ2 IAD-TUS
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ


* - planned movement
Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Friday, January 13, 2006

Cactus Wings News
13Jan-2006

News items
==========
* America West fleet update:

A320 N664AW [1621] returned to Phoenix in new US Airways livery on
12Jan-2006. FRF details unknown.

A320 N622AW [054] LRF in America West livery was HP596 SLC-PHX
09Jan-2006. Ferried to Macon for painting into new US Airways livery.

A319 N838AW [2615] LRF in America West livery was HP35 MCI-PHX on
09Jan-2006. Ferried to Roswell for painting into US Airways "America
West Heritage" special livery - which retains the basic America West
fuselage and tail colors/logos with US Airways titles. Estimated
return to Phoenix 14Jan-2006 before sunrise.

* Ex-Paradise Int'l A300 N461LF [677, formerly PK-KDP] ferried thru
Phoenix from Honolulu to Dothan, AL on 11Jan-2005, in full Paradise
Int'l livery and the registration taped on.

* Delta B767-300s N116DL [23275], N118DL [23277], and N119DL [23278]
have all been returned to their lessor and are now stored at
Victorville. Two of the ferry flights are listed below (one earlier
last week) but the flight number-registration tie-ups are not known.

Airport logs
=============
Phoenix-
09Jan N465AT B732 SkyKing
09Jan N889NC B73G
11Jan N461LF A300 Air Paradise Int'l
12Jan N605AL DC87 ATI

Aircraft movements
==================
09Jan
N17309 B733 airtest TUS
FDX9003 DC10 LAX-GYR

10Jan
AAY9861 MD83 GYR-SFB
AWE7823 B757 GYR-PHX (N901AW)
DAL9901 B763 ATL-VCV
NWA9750 DC94 MSP-MZJ (N760NW)
NWA9751 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N621NW)

11Jan
N1427A F100 MHV-TUL
N376US B733 TUS-OAK
N461LF A300 HNL-PHX-DHN
MES3690 RJ85 MSP-MZJ
NWA9750 B747 VCV-MSP
NWA9751 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N616NW)
NWA9752 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N615NW)

12Jan
CAA9325 CRJ7 airtest TUS
DAL9900 B763 ATL-VCV
NWA9751 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N619NW)
NWA9752 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N623NW)

13Jan
MES3690 RJ85 MSP-MZJ
NWA9750 B757 MSP-MZJ
NWA9751 B757 MZJ-MSP

* - planned movement
Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be
appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website
up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current

Monday, January 09, 2006

Cactus Wings News
09Jan-2006

News items
==========
* America West fleet changes:
A320 N664AW [1621] LRF in old livery was HP534 LAS-PHX 04Jan-2006.
Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery.

A320 N680AW [2630] was delivered to Roswell for painting into new US
Airways livery. Ferried Roswell - Phoenix on 31Dec-2005 and FRF was
HP287 PHX-SJC 01Jan-2006.

B733 N328AW [23377] was returned to the lessor and ferried PHX-MCN on
05Jan-2006. LRF was HP210 ONT-PHX 04Jan-2006.

A319 N836AW [2570] LRF in old livery was HP175 LAS-PHX on 06Jan-2006.
Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery.

A319 N816AW [1350] LRF in old livery was HP771 IND-PHX on 05Jan-2006.
Ferried to Roswell for repaint into new US Airways livery.
(credit to F. Loevenvig)

* Ex-Phoenix Police Department MD-500 helicopters N521FB, N525FB,
N526FB, N527FB, N528FB, N529FB, and N8990F were noted in a fenced
compound at Mesa/Falcon Field on 07Jan-2006.
(credit to S. Forshaw)

* Ex-ATA B727-200 N775AT [21511], currently stored at Roswell, has
been sold to be scrapped.

* Following up on the previous report on charter flights into Phoenix...

31Dec N432UA A320 United (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec, 03Jan N683CA B72S Champion Air (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec, 03Jan N750WL B757 Hooters Air (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec, 03Jan N782UA B777 United (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec N929RD B757 Ryan Intl (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec, 03Jan N292AS B72S Champion Air (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec N681CA B72S Champion Air (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec N750NA B757 North American (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec N733MA B738 Miami Air (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec, 03Jan N906MA B738 Miami Air (Ohio State Univ)
31Dec N738MA B738 Miami Air (Ohio State Univ)
01Jan N556NW B753 Northwest (Notre Dame)
02Jan N314US A320 Northwest (Notre Dame)
03Jan N739MA B738 Miami Air (Ohio State Univ)
03Jan EI-DMZ B738 Ryan Int'l (basic Futura livery, TransGlobal
Vacation titles) (Ohio State Univ)
03Jan N436UA A320 United (Ohio State Univ)
03Jan PH-HZB B738 Sun Country (basic Transavia livery) (Ohio State Univ)
03Jan N732MA B738 Miami Air (Ohio State Univ)
03Jan N526NA B757 Ryan Int'l (Ohio State Univ)

Airport logs
============
Phoenix-
31Dec N915CK DC91 Kalitta Charters II
02Jan N102DA B767 Delta 'Spirit of Delta' livery - aircraft sub
02Jan N785TW DC91 Ameristar
06Jan N727NK B72S Miami Heat basketball charter
06Jan N140SC L1011 Orbital (transient)
07Jan N679MG B72S Champion Air
07Jan N732MA B738 Miami Air
08Jan N697BJ DC93 Columbus Blue Jackets hockey charter

Mesa/Falcon Field-
30Dec N5548N B-25 - parked

Aircraft movements
==================
31Dec
N34315 B733 TUS-SDF-YYR-KEF-FRA

03Jan
NWA9752 DC93 MSP-MZJ (N965N)

04Jan
N727GP B727 SAT-SBD
VP-BMC B737 ROW-TKI

05Jan
N610G B757 ANC-IWA
AAY9877 MD83 LAS-GYR (N877GA)
USA9239 B733 PIT-MZJ (N394US)

* - planned movement
Any tie-ups on the above, or anything I may have missed, would be
appreciated. It helps keep my database and the Cactus Wings website
up to date. Codes can be translated at The Airline Codes Website:
http://www.airlinecodes.co.uk/

Photography
=========
New slides for sale and auction:
http://www.airlinehobby.com/stores/CACTUS_WINGS_PHOTOGRAPHY.cfm

New photos from the region:
http://www.pbase.com/cactuswings/current