View Poll Results: Which livery do you hope is selected?
The 1934 design that debuted with the Boeing 247D and when the company was known as United Air Lines
32
16.75%
The 1946 dark blue and white livery used on DC-4s and the name was simply "United"
28
14.66%
The light blue stripe design from the 1950s and 60s
22
11.52%
The 1970s "Friend Ship" design that debuted on the DC-10s
49
25.65%
The 1974 Saul Bass-designed red, orange, and blue striped livery
60
31.41%
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United's 85th Anniversary to be celebrated by retro livery A320 (changed from 757)
Dec 7, 2010 | 3:34 pm
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Hopefully we get Saul Bass for the 90th Anniversary, along with a completely new livery and the resurrection of the Tulip.
Dec 7, 2010 | 3:36 pm
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Jan 11, 2011 | 1:15 am
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Do we have any word when the A320 will receive the retro livery? I have heard nothing since the contest was announced..
Jan 11, 2011 | 1:23 am
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My guess is that they'll repaint it closer to United's "Birthday", which is in April. They'll probably have some festivities on the day of.
Jan 11, 2011 | 1:26 pm
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I recall seeing somewhere that the 70's Friendship design was the winner (at UA). Maybe someone can find a link.
Jan 11, 2011 | 1:56 pm
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Look no further than this very thread.
I'm happy the plane I voted for won !!
The 1970s "Friend Ship" design that debuted on the DC-10s is the winner !!
Receiving more than 29% of all votes, this livery debuted in 1971 on a Douglas DC-10 "Friend Ship." It was the only livery to feature stars alongside the United name.
2nd was the based on a Boeing 247-D that started flying in 1934, this livery was the first to use the "United Air Lines" name in large, bold letters. This livery option received 26% of the votes.
3rd was the popular in the late 1950s and 1960s, this style received nearly 17% of all votes. It was used on Douglas DC-8s, Boeing 720s, Sud Caravelles and Boeing 727s.
4th The 1974 Saul Bass-designed red, orange, and blue striped livery. An orange stripe was introduced into the livery color scheme in the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. This style generated just over 16% percent of the votes.
5th The 1946 dark blue and white livery used on DC-4s and the name was simply "United" - This livery debuted with the Douglas DC-4 in 1946, collecting more than 11 percent of vote. This fleet was the first to enable United to offer a wide variety of meals.
The 1970s "Friend Ship" design that debuted on the DC-10s is the winner !!
Receiving more than 29% of all votes, this livery debuted in 1971 on a Douglas DC-10 "Friend Ship." It was the only livery to feature stars alongside the United name.
2nd was the based on a Boeing 247-D that started flying in 1934, this livery was the first to use the "United Air Lines" name in large, bold letters. This livery option received 26% of the votes.
3rd was the popular in the late 1950s and 1960s, this style received nearly 17% of all votes. It was used on Douglas DC-8s, Boeing 720s, Sud Caravelles and Boeing 727s.
4th The 1974 Saul Bass-designed red, orange, and blue striped livery. An orange stripe was introduced into the livery color scheme in the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. This style generated just over 16% percent of the votes.
5th The 1946 dark blue and white livery used on DC-4s and the name was simply "United" - This livery debuted with the Douglas DC-4 in 1946, collecting more than 11 percent of vote. This fleet was the first to enable United to offer a wide variety of meals.
Mar 23, 2011 | 8:38 am
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N475UA is expected to go in on Friday to receive this paint. Expected out 4/4 for some event on 4/6.
Mar 23, 2011 | 8:46 am
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Mar 23, 2011 | 8:50 am
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. I have been following this closely and do not want to miss it.David
Apr 4, 2011 | 6:57 pm
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Festivities on April 6 at 1.30pm, gate B7 ORD.
Apr 4, 2011 | 7:11 pm
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