Early Air From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 611 posts, RR: 1 Posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 1726 times:
As all of you know American Airlines has kept the same color scheme for a very long time, since the late 60's. I think it is time that American works on a revised color scheme. What do you think?
SEVEN_FIFTY7 From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 957 posts, RR: 4 Reply 2, posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1517 times:
I agree with the above post. That design does NOT look dated at all. I think AA still has a magnificent design and hope they never change it.
I can't even envision them with anything better. The only thing I'm not too crazy about is why they took the shiny silver coating off all of the tails. The pale gray tails make the MD11's, the m80s and 727s all look kinda odd.
Does any knowledgable AA people know why they had to do this? (They apparently *had* to for a legitimate reason. I'm just wondering what it was).
RayChuang From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 7694 posts, RR: 5 Reply 4, posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1495 times:
I believe the reason why the vertical tail surfaces don't have that polished aluminum look is the fact today's jets all use composites for their vertical tail surface skins. But I can't wait the retro "Astrojet" scheme that is supposed be on a new-delivery 777-200ER due later this year.
Ganymed From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1487 times:
I fully agree with Superfly !
AA's colour scheme is somewhat timeless looking.The bare metal overall is cocky !!!It kinda makes AA's planes look like the great classic Zephyr Trains !How could one even think of dropping this scheme in fav of a new one?
L'Espace180 From France, joined Sep 2000, 938 posts, RR: 5 Reply 9, posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1420 times:
What is the matter with this scheme ?? I find it really not nice at all... they really should update it...how about they try the eurowhite (which Air France launched) ?
Trvlr From United States of America, joined Feb 2000, 4430 posts, RR: 24 Reply 10, posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1424 times:
Don Carty in a recent American Way article said that AA would not be changing its colour scheme for a long time. So don't get your hopes up. The most we could hope for is more planes in the "Astrojet" scheme.
I think that the current color scheme is great...and timeless. I don't really wnat them to change it.
Deltaflyertoo From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 1589 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (12 years 3 months 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1416 times:
In December's AA inflight magazine, the chairman wrote a whole article about their livery. It won't be changed. In addition to all of the cosmetic pluses mentioned above, the planes weigh a little less because of less paint, which translates to greater fuel efficiencies. There is also a safety factor in that cracks can be spotted a lot easier than if there were paint over them.
Contrails From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 1818 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 1374 times:
Add me to the list of "don't change the livery" proponents. Other than putting out some more retro's, I'd say don't change a thing.
Super em From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 434 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 1374 times:
The masses have spoken.The scheme stays.I wish Delta had never changed their colors.That was my second favorite scheme.Plus it seems like as soon as an airline changes colors,they start to get into financial trouble.
RealHigh From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 1022 posts, RR: 16 Reply 16, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 1371 times:
That's a good metaphor that can be applied in all aspects of life!
I do agree that AA show keep there colors the same.
Woodsboy From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 1011 posts, RR: 3 Reply 17, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 1353 times:
The AA color scheme is classic, as WAS the old old Delta scheme which has also been around forever.
I do like the "AstroJet" scheme, its beautiful. If they paint a 777 in it I will die, it will be beautiful! The 737-800 and the 757-200 in AstroJet colors look stunning. The inclination toward all-white schemes is awful, they look so dirty so fast!!
EWR Spotter From United States of America, joined Aug 2000, 63 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 1337 times:
I think that American has a great scheme. Those planes are the best when the sun hits them and gives a nice reflection or picture opp. They are also great just because of the reflection they give off of anything on the ground around them especially when they are on final.
Blink182 From Azerbaijan, joined Oct 1999, 5430 posts, RR: 19 Reply 20, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1318 times:
What other "major" airline has the bare metal scheme? AA has countless numbers of things that I really like about them, and their color scheme is one of them. I would be pissed if they were to change it. It is a classic scheme and extremely well known through out the world. I also like the mix by painting some astrojet schemes, I can't wait to see the 777 Astrojet. Good job AA! Keep up the good work!
rgds,
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Garuda From Indonesia, joined Nov 2000, 584 posts, RR: 2 Reply 21, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 19 hours ago) and read 1309 times:
I agree with those saying that AA's scheme is GREAT!!!
But, just a question: If you look at AA's 727s, why do they use grey paint on the second engine nacelle, where they paint the USA flag?? It looks quite ugly in my opinion.
Brenjoro_QF From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (12 years 3 months 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1268 times:
I have heard that parts of their planes had to be painted because of the reflections in the sun.
25 Aus_spotter: I don't think AA should change their scheme. I love it just the way it is. I love getting photos of the planes when the sun is shining on them....esp
27 Sr176: Hopefully they keep the silver body and are just update the outdated AA on the tail. It has even a big advantage, they save a remarkable number of kg
28 Kangar: I think the AA livery is too plain, looks OK on a new plane, but after a couple of years they start to look beat up. It's retro , no doubt, but it's a
29 Matt D: Just like I predicted it would. Somone came along (it's been about a month and a half since the last of these perpetual questions were posted) and ask
30 SEVEN_FIFTY7: >>"...perhaps Johan can create a new board where the only topic allowed is to discuss whether or not American should have a new livery."
31 RyeFly: Matt D- I have to say I aggree with the letter your recieved. This site gets a lot of new users and they may not know of the archives. Also there are
32 Liladesi: As a specialist in graphic design for airline brands and aircraft livery designs I'm looking forward to get feet on the ground in the Americas. There
33 SEVEN_FIFTY7: Really, Liladesi? Well tell us what you think of some of the newer liveries such as DL, UA, WN, US, Finnair, BWIA, etc. Also, what improvements do you
34 Che: No! Definately not. I really like the classic bare metal sheme. It dose't seem old at all. It will always seem nice and new. AA did a great job! che
35 Early Air: I have taken a good look at the AA planes and I realize I like their color scheme!
39 AerLingus: Egh. I don't care for the old Orient livery at all.
40 LoveField: also GLBurchill@Earthlink.net. American's livery is timeless, attractive and economical for American. The Email that I sent to a certain user on this
41 Liladesi: Did you receive our reply yet or not? Regards, Norbert Lambriex
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