planes_on_a_shelf
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Yep one can say so - if that implies it covers the entire length of the fuselage.
In that sense, B-308T also wears the first real special livery on a CZ A350.
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In that sense, B-308T also wears the first real special livery on a CZ A350.
Boeing_3019
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Icelandair's iconic Hekla Aurora 757 just did it's farewell flight as Icelandair gets ready to retire TF-FIU. I saw this plane whilst at Manchester. Super sad to see this beauty of an aircraft go. (P.S. I had one terrible camera)
planes_on_a_shelf
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Hopefully we'll see some iconic special schemes on their forthcoming A321neos
planes_on_a_shelf
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Noticed there's already a CRP wish made for this one
Boeing announces that delivery of first B777X will be postponed to 2027.
Lufthansa is the lauch customer and for this delay the replacement of 16 A340-300s and 8 B747-400s will not take place before 2027. During 2026 only the 6 remaining A340-600s will be phased out.
Even Lufthansa controlled ITA Airways has some problems with airplanes replacement: CEO Eberhart said that the (very old) A330-200 fleet will be phased out in 2026 because of the delay in delivery of the 5-6 A330-900neo, still grounded without engines.
Lufthansa is the lauch customer and for this delay the replacement of 16 A340-300s and 8 B747-400s will not take place before 2027. During 2026 only the 6 remaining A340-600s will be phased out.
Even Lufthansa controlled ITA Airways has some problems with airplanes replacement: CEO Eberhart said that the (very old) A330-200 fleet will be phased out in 2026 because of the delay in delivery of the 5-6 A330-900neo, still grounded without engines.
Boeing_3019
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I'm accepting the fact that this plane will never see light...
I don't know. Boeing accepted the sad fact that they haven't a competitor in the segment 220-250 seats (A321neo/LR/XLR), they can't accept not to have a good replacement of the B777-300ER and a competitor of the A350-900/A330-900neo. Even if the B787-9/10 already compete in the up to 350 seats while the B777X Is a new step, entering in the 390/400 (B777-8) and 430 (B777-9) market, where just the A350-1000 already exists.
planes_on_a_shelf
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(do I prefer the grey engines over this?
) Nonetheless I it's gorgeous
Knock Knock NG.....? you seeing this? Wants.
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I agree, it's a gorgeous scheme. As much as I would love NG or JC to do it , I think the manufacturer we are most likely to get it from in 1/400 is Phoenix.
JJ Skippy
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American Airlines is painting one of their 777-300ERs (N735AT) into a Flagship retro livery next month.
Who wants to see Gemini/NG/AV400/Phoenix produce this? Raise your hand!
Who wants to see Gemini/NG/AV400/Phoenix produce this? Raise your hand!
planes_on_a_shelf
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curious how the real thing turns out.
Not entirely convinced by this image of the translation of that scheme onto the 773s proportions
IMO, retrojets look much better in 1960/1970/1980 liveries rather than 1940/1950s.
Most of the older piston aircraft liveries were based in polished fuselages and didn't have much details so most of the liveries look kinda out of place in modern jets
SIGWX
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Hope they give her a chrome finish instead of mica gray as shown in the render.
Otherwise - gorgeous livery
planes_on_a_shelf
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unless they're on narrowbodies
The proportions work better on those - as the window vs fuselage sizes are better suited to the proportions on the props
That AA 738 Astrojet is gorgeous
400Yinzer
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Posted this is the other thread and just copying here:
The AA press release indicates the base paint will be the airline’s “Silver Eagle paint color” so definitely won’t be polished, sadly.
That said, I like the attempt here and think it’s a welcomed breath of fresh (100 yr old?) air compared to other liveries. I’ll take this any day over Delta’s - just my 2 cents
The AA press release indicates the base paint will be the airline’s “Silver Eagle paint color” so definitely won’t be polished, sadly.
That said, I like the attempt here and think it’s a welcomed breath of fresh (100 yr old?) air compared to other liveries. I’ll take this any day over Delta’s - just my 2 cents
planes_on_a_shelf
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From that rendering shared - it's pretty underwhelming - the excitement of an AA retro is undercut by the fact that it looks to be a very watered down and poorly envisioned and designed homage
400Yinzer
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Aside from likely missing the base color, which I agree is disappointing, how is the proposed livery “watered down” and “poorly envisioned”?
Looks like they hit all of the design elements to me including the orange control surfaces which should look very striking on the wings.
Let’s also remember that all they have released thus far is a rendering so I don’t think it’s quite fair to be extremely critical at this point.
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