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Lilac Peony #9

Lilac Peony   中国红牡丹号
#9
B-5177 B737-86N Air China (Beijing HQ) 2011-19

This aircraft was the third Peony Blossom Jet to be unveiled and the aircraft is based in Tianjin. It is one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag was missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Dlsunshy (DLC)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Spot Silver Peony #8

Spot Silver Peony   专色银牡丹号
#8
B-5176 B737-86N Air China (Beijing HQ) 2010-19
B-5178 B737-86N Air China (Beijing HQ) 2010-19

These aircraft were previously flying in the 2008 Olympics - Fuwa scheme and upon repaint got another variation of the Peony Blossom Jet scheme unveiled two years before.

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Dlsunshy (DLC)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Champagne Gold Peony #7

Champagne Gold Peony   香槟金牡丹号
#7
B-5390 B737-89L Air China (Chongqing branch) 2010-

This aircraft was the seventh Peony Jet to be unveiled and the aircraft is based in Chongqing. It is one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag is missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Dlsunshy (PEK)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Pink Peony #6 + China 7th Flower Expo - Beijing Shunyi Green Port

Pink Peony   粉色牡丹号
#6
+ 7th China Flower Expo - Beijing Shunyi
B-2642 B737-89L Air China (Beijing HQ) Flower Expo 2009
Peony 2009-15

This airframe got the basic Peony Blossom Jet design applied, but with the 7th China Flower Expo logo instead of the standard peony blossom. The event took place in the Shunyi district of Beijing. In late 2009 the livery was amended to the standard peony blossom scheme.

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Danny Yu (PEK)
Tags   Exhibition, Plants, Traditional Patterns

Chestnut Brown Peony #5

Chestnut Brown Peony   板栗棕牡丹号
#5
B-5214 B737-79L Air China (Chongqing branch) 2008-

This aircraft was the fifth Peony Blossom Jet to be unveiled and the aircraft is based in Chongqing. It is one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag is missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Dlsunshy (PEK)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Goose Egg Yolk Peony #4

Goose Egg Yolk Peony   鹅蛋黄牡丹号
#4
B-5198 B737-89L Air China (Chongqing branch) 2008-

This aircraft was the fourth Peony Blossom Jet to be unveiled and the aircraft is based in Chongqing. It is one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag is missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Danny Yu (PEK)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Chinese Red Peony #3

Chinese Red Peony   中国红牡丹号
#3
B-5211 B737-79L Air China (Tianjin branch) 2008-

This aircraft was the third Peony Blossom Jet to be unveiled and the aircraft is based in Tianjin. It is one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag was missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Danny Yu (PEK)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Purple Lilac Peony #2

Purple Lilac Peony   丁香紫牡丹号
#2
B-2376 A320-214 Air China (Zhejiang branch) 2008-16

This aircraft is a former CNAC-Zhejiang aircraft; in November 2008 it became the second airframe unveiled in the Peony scheme. It was based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang like sistership B-2377 and was one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag was missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. The added mica powder created a satin-like look evoking Chinese silk. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Hin Volvo (CAN)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns

Fantasy Blue Peony #1

Fantasy Blue Peony   梦幻蓝牡丹号
#1
B-2377 A320-214 Air China (Zhejiang branch) 2008-16

This aircraft is a former CNAC-Zhejiang aircraft; in November 2008 it became the very first airframe unveiled in the Peony scheme. It was based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang like sistership B-2376 and was one of the frames used on routes to Taiwan (for that reason note the usual PRC flag was missing).

The livery was a stylized take on a peony blossom (the national flower), which is a traditional Chinese pattern, symbol among others of grace, prosperity and luxury. The added mica powder created a satin-like look evoking Chinese silk. These visually pleasing liveries were part of a broader initiative aiming at improving service to customers while developping the image of a "blooming" national carrier. The initiative also included the special painting of two A330s to promote high-end products, as well as a Phoenix and two Auspicious Cloud liveries.

Image  ©  Liuqianlu (KMG)
Tags   Plants, Traditional Patterns