Mnik101 From United States of America, joined May 2006, 169 posts, RR: 0 Posted (6 years 10 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 11070 times:
Hi everyone!
I want to know how many UA 747s hae been painted in the new livery? How many 747's do they still operate and how long will it be before all of them are painted?
Sorayafaradiba From Germany, joined Nov 2005, 96 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (6 years 10 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 10912 times:
I am as well interested in the new livery thing.
How long do you think will it take to paint the whole fleet?
I checked "United Airlines" in the photo search engine. Am I right that most of the newly painted planes are widebody jets?
I prefer the new livery to the old one. Although the old one was somehow elegant and quite special (like the RJ or old US liveries, no EuroWhite), but the new one looks better because it is brighter. Especially the new tail is much nicer than the old one (I have never understood why the United "U" was not in the centre of the tail...)
FriendlySkies From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 4017 posts, RR: 5 Reply 4, posted (6 years 10 months 2 weeks ago) and read 10762 times:
A good number of the 777s and several 767s and 747s are painted. I believe as far as percentage of fleet painted, widebody's far outnumber narrowbodies, although several 737-500s and A319s were just painted. There's also the 50 or so Ted A320s, which are by default in the new livery.
HPAEAA From United States of America, joined May 2006, 1020 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 10645 times:
I think when UA redesgined they said that they were not going to "rush" to paint the fleet but rather where going to follow the standard schedule for painting... they didn't specify how long that was going to take.
777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2409 posts, RR: 3 Reply 6, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 10609 times:
Quoting FriendlySkies (Reply 4): A good number of the 777s and several 767s and 747s are painted
Actually, I noted while at NRT in June that a good number of 777s hadn't yet been painted. The one I flew from NRT-ICN was filthy on the outside; smoke wafts were visible around most of the pax doors and several panels were somewhat discolored! I'm hoping that one has since been converted over. I think the new livery looks great. The 744 that swung through HNL looked beautiful.
Ordryan28 From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 988 posts, RR: 17 Reply 7, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 10572 times:
Quoting FriendlySkies (Reply 4): A good number of the 777s and several 767s and 747s are painted. I believe as far as percentage of fleet painted, widebody's far outnumber narrowbodies
I don't think so. spotting at O'Hare, i'd say every 9 out of 10 UA RJ's are in the new livery. I think most United Express are in the new livery.
-Ryan
Whoever said winning is not everything never fought cancer.
United767 From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 356 posts, RR: 5 Reply 8, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 10382 times:
Does anyone know the exact number of aircraft in the new colors? And if so what are the Regs?
United 767
I wish UA flew mainline to MYR, that way you wouldn't be stuck in a smelly Saturn for 12 hours.
MSYtristar From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 6251 posts, RR: 51 Reply 9, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 10370 times:
I usualy see at least one 737 in the new colors every day here at MSY pushing back for DEN or IAD. Gorgeous paint scheme, in my opinion the best of any major airline flying today.
United767 From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 356 posts, RR: 5 Reply 11, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 10298 times:
Quoting Aaron747 (Reply 10): This isn't a very long thread - try reading what others have said before posting.
I had a question on how many aircraft were in the new colors, did not see an exact number in any of the posts before mine, so I asked.
I wish UA flew mainline to MYR, that way you wouldn't be stuck in a smelly Saturn for 12 hours.
Sorayafaradiba From Germany, joined Nov 2005, 96 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 10029 times:
Quoting Ordryan28 (Reply 7): I don't think so. spotting at O'Hare, i'd say every 9 out of 10 UA RJ's are in the new livery. I think most United Express are in the new livery.
-Ryan
Maybe the reason is that a a lot of RJ planes have been delivered within the last two years (E-Jets, CRJ-700)?
MCOflyer From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 8557 posts, RR: 14 Reply 13, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 9804 times:
A good number of 733 and 735 are in the new livery. Just saw a lot on recent trips to the north. Almost all express if not all are in the new livery. When I was spotting in SAN, I did see a couple 735 Shuttle a/c that were not in the livery.
Darrenthe747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 8575 times:
Interesting question. I have been wondering this very question myself as UAL is my favorite major airline.
Quoting AirCop (Reply 2): I know of at least six painted in the new livery. N199UA, N198UA, N179UA, N180UA, N196UA, N175UA.
Great specific information. thanks AirCop. N198UA was the bird that took me home about a year ago from EDDF to KSFO but she was in old color then. Just to think she's out there now flying the new colors loud and proud! Such a wonderful paint scheme.
Ordryan28 From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 988 posts, RR: 17 Reply 15, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 6777 times:
Quoting Sorayafaradiba (Reply 12):
Maybe the reason is that a a lot of RJ planes have been delivered within the last two years (E-Jets, CRJ-700)?
that could be true...but to answer the question, I'm pretty sure more narrow-bodies are painted in the new livery as opposed to their heavies.
-Ryan
Whoever said winning is not everything never fought cancer.
United787 From United States of America, joined May 2005, 2352 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 6529 times:
Quoting Ordryan28 (Reply 7): I think most United Express are in the new livery.
Quoting Sorayafaradiba (Reply 12): Maybe the reason is that a a lot of RJ planes have been delivered within the last two years (E-Jets, CRJ-700)?
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the reason so many of the United Express jets are in the new livery is because so many of the regional airlines that make up United Express joined United after the livery change so they had to paint their existing planes to United's new colors immediately. Of course, all of the E-170's are new too and I think many of the CRJ-700s are too.
I believe the following regional airlines joined United Express after the livery change:
Colgan Air
GoJet Airlines
Republic Airlines
Chautauqua Airlines
Shuttle America
The airlines that existing before the livery change and were retained by United Airlines are:
Mesa Airlines
SkyWest Airlines
Trans States Airlines
Ordryan28 From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 988 posts, RR: 17 Reply 17, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 6210 times:
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this is true, but does it take the fact away that more of the RJ's are painted in the nw livery rather than heavies? I understand there are numerous reasons why the RJ's are already in the new c/s, but all I'm stressing is that they are indeed, and more so than their heavies.
-Ryan
Whoever said winning is not everything never fought cancer.
JAAlbert From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 1219 posts, RR: 1 Reply 19, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 4960 times:
I have not seen the new UA livery in person so maybe it looks better live. I don't care for the livery I have seen in pictures. Just two colors, blue and white. It reminds me of the Boeing livery which I also don't care much for.
Ordryan28 From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 988 posts, RR: 17 Reply 20, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 4941 times:
in my opinion, the new livery looks more "dull" for lack of better words live.
some may agree others may disagree.
-Ryan
Whoever said winning is not everything never fought cancer.
UALophile From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 42 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 4483 times:
I think that the new livery is maybe the best that United has ever had...
It might be hard to keep clean, though...
The only suggestion that I would have is for them to add some pale red to the giant "tulip" on the tail, but I'm sure that going with another color would not be cost effective.
Still, I love the new livery; not crazy about how it's applied to the 747 fleet though, with the stripes running through the windows, rather than below them, like the rest of the fleet, but that has been discussed numerous times already. Apparently the colors change at the middle of the nosecone, with the dark blue center downwards, and the stripes center upwards. Still does not look quite right to me, however.
Sorayafaradiba From Germany, joined Nov 2005, 96 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 4459 times:
Quoting Ordryan28 (Reply 20): in my opinion, the new livery looks more "dull" for lack of better words live.
some may agree others may disagree.
I do love the tail! It looks very nice!
However the fuselage could be better, it is kinda boring. I love the blue, but I don´t like the way the UNITED titles are written! But compared to most other american carriers UA looks fantastic. Generally I think that there are some differences in American and Europeam senses of style (another good example are the American cars...they look so different...)
Ordryan28 From United States of America, joined Jul 2006, 988 posts, RR: 17 Reply 23, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 2 hours ago) and read 4343 times:
UA's new livery is "alright." there was something special about their old, classy grey livery. that was one of a kind livery, and with their new prodominently white livery, UA's livery is nothing special. it blends in in the "sea of white" liveries.
-Ryan
Whoever said winning is not everything never fought cancer.
United787 From United States of America, joined May 2005, 2352 posts, RR: 1 Reply 24, posted (6 years 10 months 1 week 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 4125 times:
Quoting JBo (Reply 18): Don't forget Air Wisconsin ... and even ACA.
Air Wisconsin and ACA are no longer United Express carriers.
When I first saw the new livery, I was disappointed because I was really attached to the old one. Not only has it grown on me, but now I think it is brilliant. The cheat lines are great!
JAAlbert, you need to see them live...
25 JBo: That is correct, and I initially misread the original posters statement. He said that those were the carriers retained following the new livery, not
26 FriendlySkies: Just to clarify my posts from above, I was only referring to mainline. UAL's paint schedule is far different than the regionals. And yes, many more wi
27 Flyswim: It seems there's been a few more 744s in the new colors at SFO the last few weeks. I was spotting for a few minutes yesterday at SFO, was about to lea
28 CHI787ORD: Not that I am a professional spotter or anything.... but I still havent seen the new UA livery 747s at O'Hare...
29 UAL777UK: Does anybody know when we will see a UA 747 in Star Alliance Colours??
30 HPAEAA: trust me they filter through... I saw plently of them as they passed from IT5 back to the UA terminal... does look much better than the old paint sch
31 FriendlySkies: I was in Terminal 2 at F12 for 12 hrs a few weeks ago (I just LOVE Mesa Airlines...%&!^&$!) and saw 3...so they're out there! Also saw a couple trip
32 Boston92: I only know of six that have been repainted. How many does UA own/lease in total?
33 Julius2005: It is nicer and much more elegant....Really love it a lot more.....
34 United787: I don't think you ever will. Does every star member have to paint one of aircraft type the star alliance livery? I did a quick search in the photos a
35 JLDWC: honestly...im not like this with new liverys, i always like the newer ones alot more than the older ones, but i like the old and new UA color schemes
36 United787: I hope you will see a UA plane in its new livery in Havana someday.
37 Kurt: I'm hoping to fly on some new-livery 744s next month (SFO-HKG, HKG-SIN, NRT-LAX), or at least spot some in SFO, HKG or NRT. Also a 777 SIN-NRT but I t
38 RDUDDJI: Hopefully never, the one UA 763 (6353 aka Christine) is more than enough. Unfortunately this plane has not been good luck for UA. Hey Kurt, you may s
39 N174UA: Did it get that nickname from the Stephen King book/movie? LOL...
40 FriendlySkies: Haha, isn't it parked inside the old FLYi hangar at IAD right now? Don't forget about the 772 they (N221UA I think?) have painted in STAR colors too.
41 United767: I flew on 6353 (N653UA) from IAD-ORD back in April. Seemed O.K. to me. Now I'm begining to wonder
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