Reno Air Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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$69.99
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Mark your space with a tribute to Reno Air, the Nevada airline whose independent years helped define a lively chapter in 1990s aviation. Its first flight departed Reno for Seattle on July 1, 1992, and the carrier went on to build hubs in Reno and San Jose, with Las Vegas also serving its network. Known to collectors for its Gulf Coast Flyer identity and MD-80 and MD-90 fleet, Reno Air was acquired by American Airlines in 1999. This sign brings that distinctive company story to aviation rooms and collector spaces.
Reno Air was a scheduled passenger airline headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Founded in June 1990 by Frontier Airlines alumnus Joseph Lorenzo and airline executive Jeff Erickson, it began flying on July 1, 1992, with nonstop service from Reno to Seattle. It built a hub in Reno and established another at San Jose International Airport in late 1993, later also operating a Las Vegas hub. Its network linked western U.S. cities, including destinations in Alaska, and at different times included Vancouver, British Columbia, and a separate Gulfport, Mississippi operation. Reno Air Express feeder flights used BAe Jetstream 31 turboprops under a code-share arrangement. The airline recorded its first annual profit in 1995 and shifted its focus toward Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Seattle in 1996. American Airlines purchased Reno Air in February 1999; Reno Air flew its last flight on August 30. American initially retained and repainted former Reno Air aircraft, but disposed of the fleet in 2001. By the end of that year, Reno Air’s former route structure had ended and Reno had become a spoke rather than a connecting hub. In 2015, American included a Reno Air-inspired Boeing 737-800 in its heritage livery series, although Reno Air had never operated that aircraft type.
Reno Air Metal Sign
$69.99
Sale price
$69.99
Regular price
Mark your space with a tribute to Reno Air, the Nevada airline whose independent years helped define a lively chapter in 1990s aviation. Its first flight departed Reno for Seattle on July 1, 1992, and the carrier went on to build hubs in Reno and San Jose, with Las Vegas also serving its network. Known to collectors for its Gulf Coast Flyer identity and MD-80 and MD-90 fleet, Reno Air was acquired by American Airlines in 1999. This sign brings that distinctive company story to aviation rooms and collector spaces.
Reno Air was a scheduled passenger airline headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Founded in June 1990 by Frontier Airlines alumnus Joseph Lorenzo and airline executive Jeff Erickson, it began flying on July 1, 1992, with nonstop service from Reno to Seattle. It built a hub in Reno and established another at San Jose International Airport in late 1993, later also operating a Las Vegas hub. Its network linked western U.S. cities, including destinations in Alaska, and at different times included Vancouver, British Columbia, and a separate Gulfport, Mississippi operation. Reno Air Express feeder flights used BAe Jetstream 31 turboprops under a code-share arrangement. The airline recorded its first annual profit in 1995 and shifted its focus toward Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Seattle in 1996. American Airlines purchased Reno Air in February 1999; Reno Air flew its last flight on August 30. American initially retained and repainted former Reno Air aircraft, but disposed of the fleet in 2001. By the end of that year, Reno Air’s former route structure had ended and Reno had become a spoke rather than a connecting hub. In 2015, American included a Reno Air-inspired Boeing 737-800 in its heritage livery series, although Reno Air had never operated that aircraft type.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.