American Airlines special centennial 777 livery will launch the airline’s 100th Anniversary celebration. A special “Flagship” livery on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft (N735AT) will debut the colors in November. The design brings back the carrier’s original “Flagship” identity, including its historic orange lightning bolt, with its current Silver Eagle paint scheme. The aircraft will also be updated to the new Flagship Suites business class that is currently found on the 787-9Ps. This will also include new Premium Economy seats and Main Cabin seats.
Centennial Celebration
With roughly six months remaining until its official 100-year anniversary (March 2026) American is treating the retro livery to launch the celebrations. The aircraft will be called “Flagship DFW”, paying tribute to the original “Flagship” titles their original aircraft carried. Alongside the new 777 livery, American will roll out centennial-branded merchandise and nostalgic collections via its online store.
History of American Airlines
American was founded when a group of small air carriers consolidated, eventually becoming American Airways and then American Airlines. The airline was the launch customer for the Douglas DC-3 in 1936, eventually becoming one of the trunk carriers in the era before airline deregulation. Over the decades, the carrier introduced prominent innovations, like the first airport lounge at La Guardia Airport in New York. They also launched one of the first loyalty programs and are a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance.
Final Thoughts
It’s really cool to watch American celebrate their 100th Anniversary. This year was Delta’s Centennial and they launched a special livery on their A350s. Personally, I think American’s stands out more. The nostalgia effect brings back one of their coolest designs, I wish they would have picked painting it polished silver. I’m curious to see what other special things they may do to celebrate their 100th. United celebrates their Centennial next year as well, so I am hoping that they will also launch a cool retro livery.
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