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.
(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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