New Aircraft You Need to See This Month

by Matt Falcus 3 months ago

written by Matt Falcus 3 months ago 1.5K views

Summary

Every month we aim to bring value to aviation enthusiasts with a guide to the best new airliners and aircraft liveries that you need to see.

This month there is a mouthwatering selection of new airliners and special liveries for aircraft spotters to go catch.

Have you seen any of them yet?

Air Canada’s First A321XLR

In the past month Air Canada received its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, C-GXLR.

American Eagle 250th Livery

Airlines are beginning to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with some special schemes. First this month is American Eagle Embraer 175 N341MB.

Copa World Cup Scheme

The FIFA World Cup is also featuring heavily among airlines this summer. Copa Airlines has painted this new Boeing 737 MAX 8, HP-9819CMP, in a special “Marea Roja”, or Red Tide, livery named after Panama’s football team.

EgyptAir’s First MAX

Boeing and EgyptAir announced today the Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt.

The first Boeing 737 MAX 8 for EgyptAir has been delivered. It is SU-GGM.

EgyptAir Goes Retro

Sticking with EgyptAir. Celebrating its 95th anniversary (yes, it’s one of the world’s oldest airlines!), it has painted Boeing 737-800 SU-GGB in a special livery reflecting the scheme worn by its aircraft in the 1970s and 80s. Read the story.

EgyptAir Museum Scheme

The third entry for EgyptAir this month is this special livery, called ‘The Grand Gate of History’. It is promoting the Grand Egyptian Museum and can be found on Boeing 737-800 SU-GCZ.

Mandarin Airlines Time Machine

This new Matsu Time Machine livery has been applied to ATR 72-600 B-16868. Created by renowned artist Tsou Chun-sheng and illustrator Hung Tien-hsien, the design centers on a trendy retro-chic style, capturing the unique sense of time and tranquil island atmosphere of Matsu.

Southwest Independence One

The second airline this month to mark America’s 250th anniversary is Southwest Airlines with this stunning “Independence One” scheme on Boeing 737 MAX 8 N1776R. The registration denotes the year of America’s founding – 1776. Read the story.