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ATMRM - Fliggy Travel

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains   千里江山彩绘
#4
Fliggy Travel   飞猪旅行
B-1427 B737-89P China United 2025-

A new series of specials appeared at China United in late 2024. The livery of all aircraft in the series is based on the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" long blue-green scroll painting by 12th century painter Wang Ximeng.

This 4th iteration of the scheme features the basic scheme with Fliggy Travel titles ; Fliggy (feizhu) is an online travel platform in China; its mascot is a pig.

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Tags   Internet Companies, Traditional Patterns

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Museum   上海博物馆
   
Places
B-7349 B777-39PER China Eastern (Shanghai HQ) 2025-

This special scheme promotes Shanghai Museum and includes traditional patterns used in ancient Chinese arts, which make up for most of the collection of the museum.

Image  ©  Ricardo de Vries (AMS)
Tags   Museums & Buildings, Traditional Patterns

Lạc bird

Lạc bird   chim Lạc
VN-A868 B787-9 Vietnam Airlines 2025-

This special scheme was unveiled on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Vietnam Airlines Corporation; the Lac bird is a sacred symbol of Vietnamese culture, embodying the pioneering spirit, the desire to conquer and the will to constantly rise.

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Tags   Traditional Patterns

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains - #3 Tongcheng Travel

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains   千里江山彩绘
#3
Tongcheng Travel   同程旅行
B-1573 B737-89P China United 2024-

A new series of specials appeared at China United in late 2024. The livery of all aircraft in the series is based on the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" long blue-green scroll painting by 12th century painter Wang Ximeng.

Tongcheng Travel (ly.com) is an online leisure travel service provider in China headquartered in Suzhou. Halfway between an airship and a fish, Firmon (Feiermeng) is the mascot/logo of Tongcheng Travel.

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Tags   Internet Companies, Traditional Patterns

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains #2 Zhengding

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains   千里江山彩绘
#2
Zhengding   正定号
B-1425 B737-89P China United 2024-

A new series of specials appeared at China United in late 2024. The livery of all aircraft in the series is based on the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" long blue-green scroll painting by 12th century painter Wang Ximeng.

Although the scenery of the painting is identified as Jiujiang in Jiangxi province, this particular aircraft advertises Zhengding in Hubei province, an area served by CUA with its base in nearby Shijiazhuang. Landmarks featured are the Longxing Temple, Rongguo Mansion Archway, and Xumi Pagoda of the Kaiyuan Temple.

Image  ©  skerry (TSN)
Tags   Tourism, Traditional Patterns

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains - #1 CTrip Travel

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains   千里江山彩绘
#1
CTrip Travel   携程旅行
B-1151 B737-89P China United 2024-

A new series of specials appeared at China United in late 2024. The livery of all aircraft in the series is based on the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" long blue-green scroll painting by 12th century painter Wang Ximeng.

This first scheme promotes CTrip Travel, part of the Trip.com Group, one of the largest online travel agencies.

Image  ©  Olivier Mouhot (PKX)
Tags   Internet Companies, Traditional Patterns

Kukulkan

Kukulkan  
Corporate
XA-GQS B737-9 MAX Aeromexico 2024-

Kukulkan (literally the feathered serpent) is the serpent deity of Maya mythology. Prominent temples to Kukulkan include El Castillo (Chichen Itza). The artwork shown on this brand new Max9 is the work of Edgar Flores "Saner", known for developing a style inspired by the folklore, colors, and mysticism of Mexican culture. This initiative was taken during the 90th anniversary celebrations of the airline.

Image  ©  Olivier Mouhot (MIA)
Tags   Original Artwork, Traditional Patterns

Xiaobaihua

Xiaobaihua   小百花
New Dragon Gate Inn - Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe   新龙门客栈 - 浙江小百花越剧团
Take a long dragon ride, visit West Lake and see Xiaobaihua   乘长龙、游西湖、看小百花
B-1077 A320-251N Loong Air 2024-

Promoting the Xiaobaihua Opera Troupe and cultural tourism in Zhejiang, the home province of Loong Air.

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Tags   Show, Tourism, Traditional Patterns

Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa

Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa  
#6
Maringka Baker - Balarinji
Corporate
VH-X4A A220-371 QantasLink (opb National Jet Systems) [+] 2024-

The sixth aborigene livery for Qantas is also the result of partnership with Balarinji Design Studios; the brand new aircraft was delivered to National Jet Systems to be operated for QantasLink on December 16, 2023. The design is based on a 2018 200 x 243.5 cm artwork by renowned artist Maringka Baker from the Pitjantjatjara tribe established in the Central Australian desert (the author lives in the remote community of Kanpi in far north west South Australia).

The green design tells the Dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together, covering vast distances to find their way home. The artwork name - Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa – means The Two Sisters Creation Story. The livery is an intricate work made from over 20,000 dots and showing the artist's deep spiritual connection to her Country.

Images  ©  Nick Dean & Colin Green (MEL)
Artwork  ©  Maringka Baker, Art Gallery of NSW
Tags   Original Artwork, Traditional Patterns

Sanxingdui

Sanxingdui   三星堆号
B-8107 A321-231 Capital Airlines  [+] 2023-

Sanxingdui (literally the 'Three Star Mound') is an archaeological and major Bronze Age culture site located in modern Guanghan, Sichuan. Capital Airlines teamed up with Sanxingdui Museum to create this gold and bronze special scheme. The design was inspired by artefacts found at the site like bronze masks, flying wings, dragons and the sunbird on the sacred tree. This flying postcard of the ancient Shu Kingdom located in what is now Sichuan province will initially mainly fly from Chengdu.

Image  ©  Ceci Wong (PKX)
Tags   Museums & Buildings, Traditional Patterns

Daxing

Daxing   大兴号
#5
B-208Z B737-89P China United 2023-

During the unveiling of the Magnolia 白玉兰 livery (on B-20AD) in April 2023, China United announced the start of the Diamond Route Network visual campaign which highlights the airline's 4-base strategy in style. Beijing Daxing is the 4th and last base to be featured, and this aircraft was unveiled in time for the 4th anniversary of the opening of Daxing airport. Note the "welcoming flower" magnolia theme on the tail of the aircraft is common to all the schemes in the series.

The Daxing design includes auspicious clouds like all aircraft in the series and the tail has pink hues. Design elements include Beijing's Temple of Heaven as well as the silhouette of the Daxing airport main terminal building. Note additional titles for the Daxing "9.25" 4th anniversary celebration festival close to the front door.

Image  ©  Yiran (PKX)
Tags   Network, Plants, Traditional Patterns

Wuliangye #3

Wuliangye   五粮液号
#3
Aroma of the Nation - Harmony of Wuliangye   大国浓香 和美五粮
B-302T A321-271N Sichuan Airlines 2023-
B-8603 A321-211 Sichuan Airlines 2023-
B-8438 A321-211 Sichuan Airlines 2024-

Wuliangye Yibin is a Chinese alcoholic beverage company based in Yibin, Sichuan. It specializes in manufacturing baijiu strong distilled spirits, and is best known for its Wuliangye derivative, made from five organic grains.

This is the third scheme advertising the brand at 3U; the livery was unveiled in time for the "2023 Wuliangye Cloud Theme Flight" launched on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Image  ©  Sebastian Shen (HKT)
Tags   Drinks, Traditional Patterns

Tatoo #5 Atanua

Atanua  
Tatoo #5
F-ORVX ATR-72-600 Air Tahiti 2023-

Air Tahiti further expanded its Tatoo liveries in 2023 with the delivery of a brand new ATR-72. This time the scheme celebrates design and patterns from the Marquesas Islands, an archipelago in the northern part of French Polynesia. Atanua means rainbow; design patterns include references to the life matrix, clairvoyance and deity.

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Tags   Traditional Patterns

Chengdu

Chengdu   佛山号
#4
B-208U B737-89P China United 2023-

During the unveiling of the Magnolia 白玉兰 livery (on B-20AD) in April 2023, China United announced the start of the Diamond Route Network visual campaign which highlights the airline's 4-base strategy in style. Chengdu is the third base to be featured, and this aircraft was unveiled in time for the second anniversary of the Sichuan branch of China United. Note the "welcoming flower" magnolia theme on the tail of the aircraft is common to all the schemes in the series.

The Chengdu design includes auspicious clouds like all aircraft in the series and the tail has pink hues. Design elements include a Sichuan panda holding a traditional Kongming fan.

Image  ©  Skerry (TSN)
Tags   Network, Panda, Plants, Traditional Patterns

Foshan

Foshan   佛山号
#3
B-208Y B737-89P China United 2023-

During the unveiling of the Magnolia 白玉兰 livery (on B-20AD) in April 2023, China United announced the start of the Diamond Route Network visual campaign which highlights the airline's 4-base strategy in style. Foshan is the second base to be featured. Note the "welcoming flower" magnolia theme on the tail of the aircraft is common to all the schemes in the series.

The Foshan design includes auspicious clouds like all aircraft in the series and the tail has green hues - as for the Wenzhou aircraft. Design elements include the famous Foshan Ancestral Temple, cubic shapes from the recent Foshan Grand Theatre, as well as a lion head. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music; it is often performed at the Foshan Ancestral Temple.

Image  ©  Dlsunshy (DLC)
Tags   Network, Plants, Traditional Patterns

X̱áat Ḵwáani Salmon People

Salmon People   X̱áat Ḵwáani
Community
N559AS B737-890 Alaska Airlines 2023-

Alaska Airlines unveiled this new special scheme on May 11, 2023 as a replacement scheme for the Salmon Thirty Salmon scheme. The design is the work of Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl. X̱áat Ḵwáani means Salmon People in Alaskan Tlingit language and "refers to the spiritual link between the people who interact with the beloved salmon and all of us who benefit from their stewardship of the environment" (Alaska Airlines). Worl used Northwest Coast formline art, a feature in the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast.

Image  ©  Keith Sommer (TPA)
Tags   Original Artwork, Traditional Patterns

Wenzhou

Wenzhou   温州号
#2
B-7563 B737-89P China United 2023-

During the unveiling of the Magnolia 白玉兰 livery (on B-20AD) in April 2023, China United announced the start of the Diamond Route Network visual campaign which highlights the airline's 4-base strategy in style. Wenzhou is the first base to be featured with Chengdu, Foshan & Daxing to follow. Note the "welcoming flower" magnolia theme on the tail of the aircraft is common to all the schemes in the series.

The Wenzhou design includes auspicious clouds, the famous Wenzhou Yandang Mountains, the Wuhua Tianbao Fountain, the Wenzhou Grand Theater and Wenzhou City Camellia flower. Grass green and an orange rising sun complete the scheme.

Image  ©  Thomas Ingendorn (PKX)
Tags   Network, Plants, Traditional Patterns

Imua One

Imua One  
Corporate
N8710M B737-8 MAX Southwest 2023-

Southwest unveiled this colourful special on April 28, 2023 to celebrate 4 years of operations to Hawaii. In Hawaiian language, Imua means forward in the sense of going forward with strength, courage and strong spirit. The scheme was created by Oahu-based Osaki Creative Group. The transition from purple blue to red and sunrise yellow in a gradient represents the evolution from night to day as well as travel accross the Pacific.

The intricate design includes many traditionnal patterns and symbols from Hawaiian culture. The lei (flower garland) near the nose of the aircraft comprises unique flowers representing the different islands; note it is different on the two sides of the aircraft and symbolizes the Lokahi concept (unity in Hawaiian). Then six paddlers in an outrigger bring to life the concept of Imua.

Next is the Kai symbol of the ocean and waves. Ohana (family) and Aina (land) are symbolized by lines of triangles. The six turtles (Honu) in two groups of three represent harmony and balance. Stars (Hoku - guiding with purpose) can be spotted near the tail; they are adjacent to perpendicular stripes (Ama, a binding symbol). The airline released a series of videos named “Honoring the Heart of Hawaii” where some of its Hawaii-based employees share deeper, personal meanings behind the visual elements of the aircraft.

Images  ©  John Boulin (BWI) & Peach Air (ATL)
Tags   Network, Traditional Patterns

74 Years 2023

74 Years 1949-2023  
Space Travellers   Kembara Angkasa
PK-GPZ A330-343 Garuda Indonesia 2023-

Batik Motif Mega Mendung is one of the iconic motifs from Cirebon, West Java. It is featured here in artwork commissionned by Garuda and executed by graphic designer Rainhard Susanto as part of the 74th anniversary celebrations at the airline. Small titles read "Fly Higher, the Journey Begins with You". and "Sponsored by GMF AeroAsia". The official livery name is "Kembara Angkasa", literally Space Travellers.

Image  ©  Colin Green (MEL)
Tags   Anniversary, Original Artwork, Traditional Patterns

City of Ordos

Ordos   鄂尔多斯
City of Ordos   鄂尔多斯号
B-20A9 B737-89P China United 2022-

China United's 8th city livery promotes Ordos, the "Pearl of the Grassland" - in Inner Mongolia. The aircraft made its first appearance at Ordos Airport on January 7, 2023, marking the establishment of China United's Ordos base, which had been launched a few months earlier at the start of the 2022/2023 season with 6 aircraft based. This brought a notable frequency and network increase for the city airport, including a 3 daily service to China United's Beijing Daxing base.

The livery of the result of a partnership with the Ordos Municipal People's Government; the main colour mix of the livery depicts a sunrise on the prairie with the grassland green as seen in morning light. Featured prominently on the front of the aircraft is an Albasi white cashmere goat, typical from the Ordos Plateau. Other elements on the front include orange-yellow berries of sea buckthorn and sour apricot. A galloping Mongolian white horse can be seen at the rear together with a hand-painted Malan flower, a yurt and typical "grassland clouds". Also included are the silhouettes of local landmarks: the Ordos Grand Theater (rear) and Ordos Museum (front).

Image  ©  Ceci Wong (PKX)
Tags   Tourism, Traditional Patterns