Wiki Wunala

2022-

China Airlines is the third airline joining the “Pokémon Air Adventures” of The Pokémon Company after Skymark and Scoot. The initiative was taken to accompany Asian passengers in their long-awaited return to the freedom of the skies after the COVID-19 pandemic. The purple background with twinkling stars evokes the pre-dawn sky. Eleven Pokémon are featured on the plane, including Flying Pikachu, Shaymin, Swablu, Togekiss, Munna, Jigglypuff, Snorlax, Slowpoke and Teddiursa. The two sides are different. The partnership includes inflight amenities with Pokemon designs, activities, as well as dual branded original merchandise sold onboard.

Images © TIA Spotter (HND)
Tags Cartoon & Anime, Pokemon

Tiger and Tiger by Tong Yang-tze

Tiger and Tiger 虎虎生風

by Tong Yang-tze

B-50015

A320-232

Tigerair Taiwan

2022-

2022 is Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac and Tigerair Taiwan celebrated the New Year with this special scheme designed by Taiwanese calligrapher Tong Yang-tze. As the Covid-19 pandemic prompted the halt of most international flights the airline is operating for Mandarin Airlines on flights to Kinmen Islands.

Image © sky-spotter (NRT)
Tags Original Artwork

Airbus A320neo

B-50021

A320-271N

Tigerair Taiwan

2021-

The first A320neo for the low-cost airline has additional titles aft of the wing.

Image © Ryotaro Shinozaki (NRT)
Tags Fleet

Rakuten Monkeys

Baseball Team in Taiwan

B-50006	A320-232	Tigerair Taiwan		2021-
B-50018	A320-232	Tigerair Taiwan		2023-

The first special livery for low-cost operator Tigerair Taiwan appeared in March 2021 with large decals supporting the Rakuten Monkeys baseball team from Taoyuan. Note the registration was moved to the forward part of the fuselage to accomodate the decal of the monkey. In 2023 a slightly modified scheme appeared on sistership B-50018 with a white underside.

Images © TIA Spotter & Ryotaro Shinozaki (NRT)
Tags Baseball

60th Anniversary

60^th Anniversary

B-18210	B747-409	China Airlines	2019-20
B-18701	B747-409F/SCD	China Airlines	2019-21
B-18006	B777-309ER	China Airlines	2019-21
B-18917	A350-941	China Airlines	2019-21
B-18317	A330-302	China Airlines	2019-20
B-18659	B737-809	China Airlines	2019-21

Special decals for the 60th anniversary of Taiwan's largest airline on one aircraft of each type.

Images © Positive Rate Photography (IAH), H.C Chen (TPE) & 湯小沅 (TSA)
Tags Anniversary

Carbon Fiber

Airbus A350

B-18918

A350-941

2018-

Mirroring the Boeing House Livery of one of its 777s, China Airlines unveiled this carbon fiber livery blending with its corporate scheme, celebrating the airline's 14th and final A350 delivery as well as its close partnership with Airbus. The registration of the plane features two 18s, which is very auspicious for good fortune.

Image © Sierra Aviation Photography (FRA)
Tags Fleet

787

B-17881	B787-9	Eva Air	2018-
B-17882	B787-9	Eva Air	2018-
B-17883	B787-9	Eva Air	2019-
B-17885	B787-9	Eva Air	2019-

In a similar manner to when it intruduced its first 777 in 2005, Eva Air celebrated the arrival of the Dreamliner in its fleet with a stand-alone livery made of waves. The first 4 -9 wear the special livery while following deliveries have the standard scheme.

Image © H.C. Chen (TPE)
Tags Fleet

Taiwan Blue Magpie

Blue Magpie 台灣藍鵲

Urocissa caerulea

B-18908

A350-941

2017-23

The Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea) is usually dubbed the ‘national bird’ of Taiwan.

Taiwan is known for its many endemic bird species and China Airlines teamed up with the Chinese Wild Bird Society to select 20+ bird species. The two first species were chosen in-house while the general public was asked to vote for the following 12 bird species to be applied to the remaining A350s of the airline. However the last part of the campaign never materialized.

Image © Chris Jilli (VIE)
Tags Wildlife

Hello Kitty #12 Friendship Bows

Hello Kitty Friendship Bows

#12

The Friendship Jet 友誼機

B-16207

A321-211

2017-23

Hello Kitty's red bow symbolizes friendship. "Board our Flight of Friendship Bows and let us take you around the world, exchange bows with Hello Kitty, and make friends where you go!"

Image © Soranchu (FUK)
Tags Cartoon & Anime

Hello Kitty #11 Celebration Flight

Hello Kitty Sanrio Characters Celebration Flight

The Party Jet 派對機

B-16333

2017-

"How about a party in the air? Leave all your worries and troubles behind when you board EVA's exclusive Celebration Flight! Be surrounded by members of the Sanrio family and start your journey in a joyful and delightful atmosphere."

Image © Kumagorou (CTS)
Tags Cartoon & Anime

Three Buddy Bears

Three Buddy Bears 三熊友達

B-18657

B737-809

2017-20

China Airlines launched this special livery to promote the Kaohsiung to Kumamoto service. Taiwan, the City of Kaohsiung and the Kumamoto province in Japan all have bears as mascots and CAL gathered them on a funny design. From left to right on the port side the characters were OhBear (Taiwan), Kumamon (Kumamoto) and Hero (Kaohsiung). The left side also showed Kyushu landmarks namely the Kumamoto Castle and Mt. Aso volcano. The starboard side displayed Kaohsiung's 85 Sky Tower. The interior of the aircraft also included customized headrest covers, and special three bear products and meals were available onboard the plane.

Images © H.C Chen (KHH)
Tags Network, Tourism

Hello Kitty #10 Joyful Dream

Hello Kitty Sanrio Characters

#10

The Joyful Dream Jet 夢想機

B-16332

A330-302

2017-

This plane carries "the passengers' excitement for the trip ahead as well as the anticipation for returning home. Let the lovable members of Sanrio (Hello Kitty, Kiki Lala, Pompompurin and friends) accompany you during this part of your voyage, sailing across the vast blue sky towards your destination."

Image ©
Tags Cartoon & Anime

Bad Badtz-Maru #2 Travel Fun

Bad Badtz-Maru 酷企鵝

The Travel Fun Jet 郊遊機

B-16331

A330-302

2017-24

"Cute and naughty Bad Badtz Maru is exploring the world! Checking in for a cheerful flight with his friends, sun hat and camera in hand, he's off for a fun and relaxing, laughter-filled holiday." Badtz-Maru, a male penguin with spiky hair, is one of the many characters produced by Japanese corporation Sanrio. His name means «wrong-correct» and is frequently represented by «XO»; with his friends Pandaba and Hana Maru, Badtz runs the mischievous XO clan. Hana Maru is a white seal very kind in nature and very helpful to all. Badtz-Maru also has another friend called Pandaba, a female panda who wears a red bikini skirt and likes Badtz-Maru. Badtz-Maru also has a ‘watch dog’ named Pochi, but instead of being a real dog, Pochi is in fact, a baby alligator. (Wikipedia)

Image © Sebastian Shen (PEK)
Tags Cartoon & Anime

Gudetama

Gudetama Comfort Flight

The Lazy Jet 慵懶機

B-16205

A321-211

2016-22

Gudetama is a Sanrio character introduced in 2013 based on an egg lacking in «spunk». His name is a play on «gude gude»; used to describe someone with no energy or strength and possibly tama from tamago (egg). He is sometimes seen with a man in an orange/yellow costume that fully covers the body. Gudetama is hard to motivate and has a negative, defeatist attitude. (Wikipedia)

Image © Manuel Negrerie (TPE)
Tags Cartoon & Anime

Mikado Pheasant

Mikado Pheasant 帝雉

Syrmaticus mikado

B-18901

A350-941

2016-22

The noble Mikado Pheasant (Syrmaticus mikado) is an endemic species to Taiwan. It is rare and protected.

Taiwan is known for its many endemic bird species and China Airlines teamed up with the Chinese Wild Bird Society to select 20+ bird species. The two first species were chosen in-house while the general public was asked to vote for the following 12 bird species to be applied to the remaining A350s of the airline. However the last part of the campaign never materialized.

Image © Chris Jilli (VIE)
Tags Wildlife

Bad Badtz-Maru #1

Bad Badtz-Maru 酷企鵝