Summary
For plane spotters the summer months often bring a wave of new aircraft special liveries to see and photograph, and this summer is no different.
With a wave of new special liveries relating to the FIFA World Cup, as well as a range of commercial promotions, you have now got plenty to go spotting for this summer!
Which are you most looking forward to seeing? Leave a comment.
Here are the best new airliners to see in June 2026:
Aerolineas Argentinas World Cup
The Argentina national carrier has added this scheme to its Airbus A330-200 LV-KAN.
Air Algerie World Cup Scheme
Showcasing something very different to the carrier’s standard livery, Air Algerie has painted Airbus A330neo 7T-VLB in this striking livery.
Alaska Horizon Toy Story 5 Scheme
Horizon Air is promoting the new Toy Story 5 movie with this special livery on Embraer 175 N659QX. Read the story.
China Eastern Museum Livery
China Eastern Cargo is promoting the Shanghai Museum with this special livery on Boeing 777 Freighter B-221S. It was used to transport nearly 3000 treasures to the museum for a new exhibit!
Emirates Arsenal Livery
Emirates is promoting its Arsenal FC sponsorship with this special scheme on Airbus A380 A6-EOE.
Emirates Flag Scheme
Emirates is also promoting its heritage with a special UAE flag livery on A380 A6-EVG.
FedEx’s Final 767
The final, 150th Boeing 767-300F delivery for FedEx is N244FE. It has a small sticker promoting this.
Hungary Airlines’ 777
The first Boeing 777-300 converted freighter for Hungary Airlines is now flying. It is 9H-GLG.
Lufthansa’s Extra 100th Livery
An extra 100th anniversary livery aircraft has been painted by Lufthansa. It is Airbus A320neo D-AIND.
Qantas Great Barrier Reef
Another special livery is being introduced by Qantas promoting the Great Barrier Reef. It is painted on Airbus A321XLR VH-OGG, which is due to be delivered soon.
Qatar World Cup Scheme
Qatar Airways is promoting the FIFA World Cup on Boeing 777-300ER A7-BEH.
Royal Air Maroc Lions Livery
Another World Cup scheme, this time for Royal Air Maroc with their ‘Go Lions!’ scheme on Boeing 787-9 CN-RGY.
Saudia’s First A321XLR
The first Airbus A321XLR for Saudia has been delivered. It is HZ-ASBA. Read the story.
Sun Country Heritage Scheme
Last month saw Sun Country Airlines merged into Allegiant Air, ending its long career and the familiar sight of its aircraft. To mark this, Boeing 737-800 N826SY was painted in a retro livery referencing the scheme worn in the 1980s.
Uzbekistan World Cup Livery
Backing its national team, Uzbekistan Airways painted its Boeing 787 UK78706 in this special scheme.
Virgin Australia Toy Story 
Another airline promoting Toy Story 5 is Virgin Australia, with this special scheme on Boeing 737-800 VH-YFY.
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