Dec 20, 2024 · The livery that launched United Airlines into the jet age was the iconic blue and white design (which was unveiled in 1957). It was a relatively simple livery, featuring an all-white top and a blue cheatline that ran the length of the fuselage and through the windows.

Sep 5, 2022 · In 1974, United's aircraft began wearing a livery with a new logo known as the 'Tulip.' This scheme was designed by Saul Bass, and featured on planes such as the Boeing 727. This proved to be one of United's longer-lasting livery designs.

Jun 21, 2024 · Unveiled on April 24, 2019, United’s new livery is an evolution of the previous design. Not only does it borrow elements from its previous United liveries, it also introduces a new design language unlike anything that United has identified itself with before.

A look at all the colour schemes and liveries worn by United Airlines from 1940-2019.

Apr 18, 2020 · United basically wanted the existing Continental globe with the name United spelled out with the same typeface that Continental used in the past, with some tweaks. A safe and happy medium for the United businessmen but …

Today, United Airlines revealed their retro “Friend Ship” livery on an Airbus A320 (N475UA) at Chicaco’s O’Hare International Airport. Hundreds of United employees showed up to celebrate not only the new retro livery, but also United’s 85th birthday.

Nov 3, 2024 · During a United Airlines event at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, I saw an Airbus A320 painted in the carrier's Friendship livery, used in the 1970s. I've always been a fan of the old-school liveries, which is why I created myPinterest board, Retro Airline Liveries.

Oct 6, 2024 · United Airlines stated that its special livery captured the exotic atmosphere of the Star Wars galaxy. The aircraft was painted black, featuring X-wing and TIE fighters, along with different-colored lightsabers on the tail.

Oct 6, 2023 · United Airlines’ ‘Tulip’ logo and various liveries hold a special place in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts. Gracing the skies from the 1970s to the early 2000s, this timeless design remained through multiple United branding iterations.

This is my all time favorite livery. It was on the United Express BE1900s where I worked in the early 90’s simple, elegant and scaled well to all sizes and shapes of aircraft, from the BE1900C all the way up to the 747-400.