Crafted from the original skin of a retired United Airlines Airbus A320, this PlaneTag preserves nearly 30 years of commercial aviation history. Each tag is a genuine piece of aircraft aluminum, transformed into a collectible that connects you directly to the jet’s story.

OUR PLANE'S STORY

First flown in 1987, the Airbus A320 introduced groundbreaking innovations that reshaped modern airline operations, including digital fly by wire flight controls and side stick controllers. These advancements helped make the A320 one of the most successful commercial aircraft families in aviation history.

United Airlines placed its first A320 order in 1992 as part of a major fleet modernization effort. The aircraft became a key part of United’s narrow body operations, flying short and medium haul routes from hubs across the airline’s network.

N404UA entered service in December 1993 and flew for nearly 30 years. Over its career, the aircraft accumulated more than 90,000 flight hours and approximately 35,000 cycles. Its final revenue flight took place on July 15, 2023, and it was retired to Tupelo Regional Airport on July 18, 2023.

Before the aircraft was scrapped, MotoArt carefully preserved sections of its original skin. Those pieces now live on as authentic PlaneTags, each one carrying the wear and character earned through decades of service. Read more about it on the blog.

United Airlines® A320 - Tail # N404UA

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Airbus
• Type: A320-232
• Tail #: N404UA
• Crew: 5 (2 Pilots, 3 Flight Attendants)
• Passengers: 150 (96 Economy, 42 Economy Plus, 12 First Class)
• Wing Span: 111 ft 10 in 
• Length: 123 ft 3 in
• Height: 38 ft 7 in

Performance:

• Range: 3,797 mi
• Cruise Speed: Mach 0.78–0.80
• Ceiling: 39,100 ft
• Empty Weight: 93,000 lb
• Max Takeoff Weight: 169,750 lb
• Rate of Climb: 2,500–3,000 ft/min
• Engine: 2x IAE V2527-A5 turbofans

You May Enjoy These Too

Expand your collection with other aircraft preserved through PlaneTags:

• United Airlines PlaneTags Collection
  Featuring aircraft like the Boeing 727, 747, 757, and 767, each representing a different era of United’s fleet.
• Azul Airbus A320 PlaneTags 
  Made from retired A320 aircraft flown by Azul, highlighting the global reach and versatility of the Airbus A320 family.
• Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 PlaneTags
  Preserved from Delta A320 aircraft, offering another chapter in the story of this iconic narrow body jet.

DISCLAIMER

United, United Airlines, and the United logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of United Airlines, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries and are used under license by MotoArt PlaneTags, LLC.

PlaneTags are Handmade Aviation Tags

• Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. 
• Unique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. 
• Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. 
  
• Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.

- Please Note: Due to limited quantities, combination colors you may receive will vary.

*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully

PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.