Airbus A321 American Airlines America West Heritage Jet N580UW 1:400 GeminiJets

Celebrate a distinctive chapter of American airline history with this GeminiJets 1:400 scale Airbus A321-200 N580UW in American Airlines' America West Heritage livery. This collectible diecast aircraft combines the modern American Airlines fleet with a colorful tribute to one of the carriers that helped shape today's airline.

Registration N580UW represents an especially interesting piece for commercial aviation collectors because of its connection to America West Airlines and the series of airline mergers that ultimately brought the aircraft into the American Airlines fleet. The heritage livery preserves the recognizable colors and identity of America West while flying under the American Airlines name.

GeminiJets recreates the aircraft in compact 1:400 scale with detailed exterior markings, realistic proportions, and durable diecast construction. Its combination of Airbus engineering, American Airlines history, and America West heritage makes this model an excellent addition to collections focused on U.S. airlines, heritage liveries, Airbus aircraft, or modern commercial aviation.

Product Features:

• Airbus A321-200 commercial aircraft
• American Airlines
• America West Heritage Jet livery
• Registration N580UW
• 1:400 scale
• GeminiJets
• Detailed exterior
• True-to-scale detailing
• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
• Approximately 4.5 inches long
• Wingspan approximately 3.25 inches
• No opening features
• Display stand not included
• Brand-new in manufacturer's original unopened packaging

Did You Know?

• • America West Airlines began operations in 1983 and established Phoenix as the center of its network, becoming an important carrier throughout the western United States.
  • America West merged with US Airways in 2005, although the combined airline continued operating under the US Airways name.
  • US Airways and American Airlines merged in 2013, bringing aircraft with America West lineage into the expanded American Airlines fleet.
  • American Airlines has used special heritage liveries to recognize airlines that became part of its corporate history.
  • Heritage aircraft are particularly interesting to aviation enthusiasts because they combine a modern operating aircraft with the colors and identity of an earlier airline.
  • The Airbus A321 is a stretched member of the highly successful Airbus A320 family and has become widely used by airlines around the world.