Livery of the Week: Vietnam Airlines

The carrier's paint scheme is bold and colorful.

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner on approach into London’s Heathrow Airport. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

[ Livery of the Week ]December 20, 2024 1:20 pm 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.

Have an idea for a livery that we should highlight? Drop us a line.

Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam, utilizes a distinctive livery that reflects both the country’s cultural heritage and its aspirations for the future. The current livery is a modern and elegant design that has become a familiar sight at airports around the world.

A predominantly green fuselage provides a clean and bright backdrop, allowing the other design elements to stand out. A prominent gold stripe runs along the aircraft’s fuselage, from the nose to the tail.

A Vietnam Airlines A350-900 in Seoul (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Ben Suskind)

The tail of the aircraft features a stylized lotus flower, a national symbol of Vietnam. The lotus is revered for its beauty, purity, and resilience, and it holds a special place in Vietnamese art and culture.

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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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