Livery of the Week: EVA Air

A timeless dark-green design that has defined one of Asia’s most recognizable premium carriers.

EVA Air 777
An EVA Air 777-300ER in Los Angeles (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)
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Key Takeaways:

  • EVA Air's standard livery is characterized by a distinctive deep evergreen green, dominating the vertical stabilizer and sweeping along the rear fuselage.
  • The tail features a stylized globe logo in lighter green and gold tones, symbolizing the airline's international reach and its affiliation with the Evergreen Group.
  • The livery's consistent design and long-standing color palette across its fleet have helped maintain strong brand recognition, aligning with EVA Air's positioning as a premium carrier.
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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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EVA Air’s standard livery is built around a deep evergreen green that has become synonymous with the Taiwanese carrier since its founding in 1989. The bold color dominates the vertical stabilizer and sweeps forward in a curved band along the rear fuselage, creating a distinctive look that is instantly identifiable on ramps around the world.

At the center of the tail sits EVA Air’s stylized globe logo, rendered in lighter green and gold tones. The emblem represents the airline’s international reach and its affiliation with the Evergreen Group, which also operates one of the world’s largest shipping companies. The circular motif has remained a consistent element of the brand even as the airline has modernized its fleet and cabin products over time.

The fuselage is primarily white, allowing the dark green accent to stand out without overwhelming the aircraft’s overall appearance. “EVA AIR” titles are placed in matching green along the forward fuselage, paired with smaller Chinese characters that reflect the carrier’s Taiwanese roots. Gold trim appears subtly within the tail emblem, adding a premium touch without complicating the design.

An EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
An EVA Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (Photo: Shutterstock | eric1207cvb)

Across its widebody fleet — including the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, and Airbus A330 — the livery is applied with minor variations in stripe placement and proportions, but the core visual identity remains consistent. This uniformity has helped EVA Air maintain strong brand recognition as it has expanded throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.

Unlike many carriers that frequently refresh their branding, EVA Air has kept its foundational color palette largely intact for decades. The green scheme aligns with the airline’s positioning as a full-service, premium carrier and complements its reputation for high-quality onboard service.

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Ryan Ewing

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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