Southwest Airlines 737-7H4 'Logo Jets'

Southwest Airlines has continued the "Logo Jet" tradition with the new 737-700 fleet. Currently six -7H4 aircraft wear either a special color scheme or have a "Nickname" on the nose. They are "Nevada One" (N727SW), The "Nolan Ryan Express" (N742SW), "New Mexico One" (N781WN) and of course "Spirit One" (N793SA). Two aircraft delivered on 04/02/2002 (N417WN) and (N418WN) wear the names that were recently retired from two 737-2H4 aircraft (N67SW) and (N68SW) "The Rollin W. King" and "The Winning Spirit". Rumors floating around the company indicate that another "Logo Jet" may be unveiled this year.....stay tuned.

Boeing 737-7H4 N742SW (29278/172) 'Nolan Ryan Express'

"Nolan Ryan Express" (N742SW) became the first -7H4 to wear a a "Nickname" on it's nose. Dedicated on January 7, 1999 to baseball legend Nolan Ryan, the aircraft recognizes the outstanding achievements that Nolan has accomplished on and off the field and his induction into the "Baseball Hall of Fame" Southwest Airlines used the aircraft to fly Nolan and his family to the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The aircraft is seen on short final to Rwy 25L at LAX. (Photo by Michael J. Carter)

Boeing 737-7H4 N727SW (27859/274) 'Nevada One'

June 12, 1999 saw Southwest Airlines introduce it's first full 737-7H4 "Logo Jet". The new aircraft (N727SW) "Nevada One" was unveiled during ceremonies held at Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) from which Southwest began service on January 31, 1982. The color scheme consists of the Nevada state flag and a yellow ribbon containing the words "Battle Born" adorning the forward fuselage. The aircraft is caught on short final to Rwy 25L at (LAS). (Photo by Michael J. Carter)

737-7H4 N781SW (30601/646) 'New Mexico One'

The state of New Mexico was honored by Southwest Airlines on September 18, 2000, when the airline unveiled it's 10th "Logo Jet", "New Mexico One" 737-7H4 (N781WN). The aircraft is painted in the golden yellow of the state flag and carries the ancient symbol of the Zia Pueblo Indians. The aircraft is seen being pushed back from gate 2 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with it's destination being Nashville, Tennesee (BNA). (Photo by Michael J. Carter)