Livery of the Week: Air Canada’s Retro A220

The aircraft replaced a similar livery on an A319.

Air Canada’s retro A220 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

[ Livery of the Week ]September 20, 2024 11:51 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is proud to present our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and the added weight requires outside-the-box thinking from designers. The average airliner can cost upwards of $200,000 to repaint, creating a separate aircraft repainting industry as a result.

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Air Canada, Canada’s largest international airline, unveiled a new retro livery on one of its Airbus A220 aircraft in 2021. The design is a throwback to the airline’s iconic past, featuring elements from Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA).

The retro livery showcases a classic color scheme and incorporates vintage logos and designs. The aircraft’s tail features a prominent maple leaf, a symbol of Canada. The livery is a tribute to the airline’s rich history and its commitment to connecting Canada to the world.

Air Canada’s retro Trans-Canada Air Lines A220.
(Photo: Air Canada)

According to Air Canada, the livery took nine days to complete, requiring 350 liters of paint.

The retro-liveried A220-300 replaced a similar A319 that was retired several years ago. Registered as C-GNBN, the aircraft remains in service and can be seen at airports across North America.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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