Airbus A320 (N106US)

Very unique photo, after a very unique accident! I love the background information on the shot!

tolles Foto Tom , schöne Erinnerung an einen nicht so schönen Unfall - Danke

What`s with the logos on the plane?

"What`s with the logos on the plane?"

>>>>> Sponsors = Funding = Who is paying for that trip!!!

There were a number of logos pasted to the side of the plane. Many companies donated money help pay for the cost of moving the hulk from a warehouse in New Jersey to the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, NC.

Since this event was considered the most successful water ditching by a commercial aircraft and the most startling and fortunate fact was that no one died, companies were happy to be part of the move. Airbus, the manufacturer of the plane has a big decal. Supor is the specialty moving company from New Jersey that handled the move. BAE makes electronics used in Airbus aircraft, Chartis is a big insurance company owned by AIG. Liebherr is a Swiss company and is a significant aircraft parts supplier to Airbus. Thales is a big international supplier of aircraft electronics.

What is great about this is you can see this airplane and most of its parts. The wings are mounted on cradles near their original attachment places. They were cut off after recovery from the Hudson River. The wreck is very well presented. Nicely lit and startling to see up close, in a building. The plane is quite large. Visit the museum between flights at Charlotte. Charlotte is a big hub for the new American Airlines now, handling about 600 flights per day. The museum is across the field from the terminal. The museum is also affiliated with the Smithsonian Museums and is well worth the visit.

Bravo to Airbus for building the A320 and US Airways for having Captain "Sully" and his Co-Pilot make the life saving decisions that they made to save the souls on board including the plane! It was apparent to onlookers that life was to be conserved at all costs and the plane, somewhat intact, was the proof! Captain Sully and the First Officer Skiles were indeed deserving of the awards that were given to them! Again, BRAVO for a job well done!!