Waffles Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 From the JAL press release:The motif that will be used is of a soaring Japanese red-crown crane with its wings extended in full flight - an auspicious icon of Japan representing the high spirits of the Japanese people and their sensitive attention to detail. First registered as a trademark of Japan Airlines in August 1959, the circular crane mark was painted on the entire fleet during the period of JAL?s international network expansion. It stayed a main feature of the JAL livery for more than 40 years and became an unmistakable image representing Japan Airlines and the country it connected the world with. Bearing this mark on its aircraft, JAL displayed the uniqueness and progress of Japan to the world and it often invoked a sense of pride and familiarity in many Japanese as well as its loyal customers.For reference, the current logo and livery: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPF Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Major, MAJOR upgrade. The crane will return them to a much more classic and distinct identity compared to what they have currently. http://i.imgur.com/4ahMZxD.png koizim said: And...and ya know what we gotta do? We gotta go kick him in da penis. He'll be injured. Injured bad. COYS and Go Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Take the old DC-8 era scheme, go all white, erase the cheatline and push "Air" and "Lines" together*...Not sure it's that much of an upgrade - I'm not much of an all white fuselage fan - but the logo is more identifiable as JAL than the more nationalistic 'meatball.' Not to mention the not-so-fond memories some may still have of it...* Trivia - What U.S. carrier still uses "Air Lines" instead of "Airlines"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTr1pleXx Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Seems like an upgrade to me.* Trivia - What U.S. carrier still uses "Air Lines" instead of "Airlines"?That would be Delta. 1923 1927 1928 1932 1936 1937 1938 1939 1941 1943 1947 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1956 1958 1961 1962 1977 1978 1996 1998 1999 2000 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashcarson15 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Seems like an upgrade to me.* Trivia - What U.S. carrier still uses "Air Lines" instead of "Airlines"?That would be Delta.Damn, beat me to it. I actually like DL's use of "Air Lines". Not really sure why though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Seems like an upgrade to me.* Trivia - What U.S. carrier still uses "Air Lines" instead of "Airlines"?That would be Delta.Damn, beat me to it. I actually like DL's use of "Air Lines". Not really sure why though.Yep, Delta, though you wouldn't know it based on how most of the media ignoramuses even here in ATL call them Delta Airlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealPepman Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Turn back time.Why is it always like that today?Don't like the classic design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 How did I never see the goofiness of their current design? It says JAL - Japan Air Lines - but the titles right next to the JAL say Japan Airlines. DOH!Looked up a photo of the real plane to confirm it.On a (semi-)related note, I miss the AA silvertails. The 727s were the last model AA had with polished tails. They all have the composite tails now (plane at adjacent gate) and it really downgrades a fantastic look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exaccardi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 The WORST Standard livery currently in use internationally- in the united states, it's definately this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRangersFan Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 The WORST Standard livery currently in use internationally- in the united states, it's definately this:How many Southwest planes still use the old livery? I think that most have now been repainted in the newer livery, right?(Notice how the winglet's paint scheme matched the tail's, cool!) May God bless you all and fill your hearts with faith, hope, and love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Airliners.net has a thread on the previous four liveries. I guess I am not a fan of the swan since too many airlines still have birds, specifically swans, on the tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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