Delta to unveil David Wright Plane at LGA

[eric8669]

According to the Bergan Record, Delta will unveil a David Wright plane at LGA on Monday.

Does anybody have any other info on this?


Eric

[PhilDernerJr]

This is the first I'm hearing of it. That would be wild. :)

[Tom_Turner]

The Baseball Player? New York Mets?

[eric8669]

David Wright the baseball player, New York Mets

[Tom_Turner]

Wew, thats really something. Thanks for the info Eric.

I would'nt have thought Wright was quite the superstar level yet (stats aside..).

Pretty elite ranking there. Even Matsui's metal is only in Japan... albeit HEAVY METAL he got...

Tom

PS - Mets logo jet might have been nice though... like the Dodgers used to have..

[LGA777]

Early in the season DL dedicated a Song Plane to David Ortiz "Big Pappi" of the Red Sox in BOS. But I never even saw a photo or any Song aircraft with any special markings so in less that was shelved at the last minute then this may be a minor event. I would not expect any kind of major special livery and if I am wrong and this a big deal then it's a bonus !

"Lets Go Mets"

LGA777

[emshighway]

There will be a media event at the Marine Air Terminal on Monday at 1100. He will be posing for pictures and have been advised he will not have time for autographs.

[Matt Molnar]

From Mets.com:



10/01/2006 2:40 PM ET
Delta celebrates 'The Wright Flight' at Delta's Marine Air Terminal

WHAT: Delta names plane for New York Mets All-Star David Wright

WHERE: Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport, Delta Gate Area

***Media parking available in parking lot at Marine Air Terminal***

(NOTE: This is NOT LaGuardia's Main Terminal; it is the separate terminal where Delta Shuttle operates)

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 2 at 10:30 am ET -- media check-in time at Delta Ticketing.

Monday, Oct. 2 at 11:00 am ET -- event start time at Delta Gate.

DETAILS: Delta Air Lines, the official airline of the National League Eastern Division Champion New York Mets, will celebrate the team's success by naming one of its aircraft after the Mets' All-Star third baseman David Wright. Wright will join Delta in unveiling his moniker on the newly named plane, "The Wright Flight," at a media availability at LaGuardia's Marine Air Terminal Airport on Monday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m. Wright's name, number and signature will be affixed adjacent to the boarding door on the plane, enabling tens thousand of Delta passengers to view it.

Delta is dubbing the plane "The Wright Flight" as a unique way to celebrate the Mets successful season and Wright's accomplishments, and to show its commitment to one of its hubs, New York City.

MEDIA

NOTE: Media must check in at Delta by 10:30 A.M. to receive gate passes and be escorted to gate.

MEDIA MUST R.S.V.P IN ADVANCE TO: Scott Miranda, (914) 806-6771 or Schuyler Baehman, (908) 327-2507

[LGA777]

I'm guessing perhaps a boring Shuttle MD88 and perhaps that's explains the David Ortiz thing I mentioned earlier, if it's only by the boarding door it would not show up in normal pictures or if you saw the aircraft taxi by you !

Cheers

LGA777

[Mellyrose]

Rumors were very true: http://nycaviation.com/topstories#metsdelta100206

:)

[mirrodie]

and they actually mentioned it on news radio too.

[Midnight Mike]

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2006/10/02/ymxL5Z9f.jpg

David Wright stands next to a Delta aircraft named "The David Wright Flight." (JP Verni/NY Mets)

[Mellyrose]

Mike, did you even read my article or see my photos?

http://nycaviation.com/images/rose1002thumb01.jpg
http://nycaviation.com/images/rose1002thumb02.jpg

[Midnight Mike]

Mike, did you even read my article or see my photos?



No, but, I am going to! It's Phil's fault......

I'm leaving the room now

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/MidnightMike/Avatars/hunter_chasing_wolf_lg_clr_21197.gif

[moose135]

Nice shots Mel! Glad you were able to get such great access, just like on the news.

[PhilDernerJr]

Where'd his zit go, Mel? ;)

[Mellyrose]

I plead the 5th! I can't help it if my camera likes David Wright more than the AP photographer's 1D did. ;)