while debating with
@LeoMuse747 over what color it is in another thread, i’ve decided to use today’s unusually good pittsburgh sunlight to capture some photos of some dark livery’s I own. Nothing realistic timeline wise but I decided to show a bit of action in today’s shots as well. I think most of the photos turned out really nice all things considered. These US Airways planes do seem more on the black side of colors compared to the navy. The more i’ve been thinking about it, the more i’m wondering if the navy blue comments come after seeing these planes get sun faded after being in service for however long. The sun just brings out those slight blue undertones and fades out that rich black color. Idk, just some passing thoughts…lol
Onto the photos!
3 US Airways aircraft with an Alaska Airlines taxiing to his gate from SEA in the background:
N548AS is an Alaska Airlines 737-800 that was delivered to them in 2005. It used this livery until 2013 when it was changed to the standard white version at the time. This livery was a unique paint scheme created to celebrate being the first airline in America to have a website where you could book flights and buy tickets. In 2015 it received its scimitars and it is still active with Alaska today.
Cones are out, Jetway is attatched and passengers are starting to get off. Below, a belt loader is driving towards the luggage bay and stairs have been added for the cleaners and ground workers to get a head start for the next flight:
While the Alaska Airlines flight is busy getting turned around, a US Airways 737-300 gets ready to push back for a flight to PIT. The cones are being removed, the jetway is detached, and the go ahead for pushback begins:
N375US has been photographed here before but some better pictures never hurt
This guy is an OG USAir bird instead of an ex-AW frame like some were.
While the 733 taxis away from the gate, a 757-200 from PHX takes his place:
Just like the Alaska flight before, Cones get put out, the jetway is attached, and bags get loaded off as quickly as possible for its next turnaround:
The 752 I have also taken photos of before but why not take it out of the box on a great day like today!
The other two regionals at the gates are a CRJ-200 and an E145.
This CRJ is resting between flights to smaller communities. This one came from Harrisburg not long ago and will head to State College in a short while. He is currently getting gassed up and workers have just finished loading up the bags. Boarding will commence shortly:
This E145 will be heading out to PHL at the top of the hour. The last passengers are boarding and it’s just finishing up refueling.
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