Sun Country on Tuesday showed off a new aircraft livery inspired by the carrier’s designs from the 1990s.
The red, orange, and white color scheme was applied to a Boeing 737-800. The Sun Country name appears at an angle on both sides of the fuselage, while the carrier’s modern compass logo adorns the tail, a nod to the brand’s future, officials said.
The paint job was inspired by the aircraft livery Sun Country used in 1994.
In a statement, Sun Country President and CEO Jude Bricker said the design pays tribute to the airline’s Minnesota roots, its “scrappy” origins, and its ups and downs over 43 years in business.
“Sun Country survived and thrived,” he said. “That grittiness, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit continued for decades because our team members have been passionate about the uniqueness of this airline.”
The livery is dedicated to Sun Country co-founder and first president Jim Olsen, who died in April.
The aircraft is expected to enter service on Wednesday.
Allegiant is in the process of acquiring Sun Country in a deal worth approximately $1.5 billion. The buyout could close as early as Wednesday.
