Algunas de las libreas especiales más impresionantes que han adornado el jumbo

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By Airliner World
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Aunque el Boeing 747 es recordado sobre todo por las icónicas libreas corporativas de Lufthansa, Pan Am o British Airways, la Reina de los Cielos también ha disfrutado de algunos esquemas de pintura más extravagantes. Aquí destacamos algunos de nuestros favoritos de todo el mundo...
We kick off our celebration of some of the more unusual liveries to grace the Boeing 747 with a rare -300 example. Delivered new to Singapore Airlines in 1983 as N116KB (c/n 23027), it wasn't until the jet arrived with South African Airways in the mid-1990s that it really made its mark. Pictured as ZS-SAJ and named Ndizani, meaning “flying to new heights”, the scheme was designed to fly South African athletes to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, while raising the profile of Cape Town’s bid to host the 2004 event.
We kick off our celebration of some of the more unusual liveries to grace the Boeing 747 with a rare -300 example. Delivered new to Singapore Airlines in 1983 as N116KB (c/n 23027), it wasn't until the jet arrived with South African Airways in the mid-1990s that it really made its mark. Pictured as ZS-SAJ and named Ndizani, meaning “flying to new heights”, the scheme was designed to fly South African athletes to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, while raising the profile of Cape Town’s bid to host the 2004 event. AirTeamImages.com/AB II
Pictured in Frankfurt in October 1998, 9V-SPK (c/n 28023) was one of two tropical-themed 747-400s from Singapore Airlines – the other being 9V-SPL (c/n 26557). Tragically, -SPK crashed into construction equipment on a closed runway at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport as it attempted to take-off for Los Angeles. Of the 179 souls onboard, 83 died, with a further 71 injured. Shortly after the shocking events of October 31, 2000, its sistership was repainted into the standard SIA livery.
Pictured in Frankfurt in October 1998, 9V-SPK (c/n 28023) was one of two tropical-themed 747-400s from Singapore Airlines – the other being 9V-SPL (c/n 26557). Tragically, -SPK crashed into construction equipment on a closed runway at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport as it attempted to take-off for Los Angeles. Of the 179 souls onboard, 83 died, with a further 71 injured. Shortly after the shocking events of October 31, 2000, its sistership was repainted into the standard SIA livery. AviationImageNetwork/Simon Gregory
Concluding our whistlestop tour of dazzling designs is HS-TGO (c/n 26609). This Thai Airways -400 variant is pictured with an exceptional royal barge livery, bringing one of the country’s most iconic symbols to life and helping promote inbound tourism. Delivered new to the Bangkok-based carrier in 1993, -TGO continued to be part of the airline’s long-haul fleet until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Another 747, HS-TGJ (c/n 24459) was also lucky enough to be painted in the special scheme.
Concluding our whistlestop tour of dazzling designs is HS-TGO (c/n 26609). This Thai Airways -400 variant is pictured with an exceptional royal barge livery, bringing one of the country’s most iconic symbols to life and helping promote inbound tourism. Delivered new to the Bangkok-based carrier in 1993, -TGO continued to be part of the airline’s long-haul fleet until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Another 747, HS-TGJ (c/n 24459) was also lucky enough to be painted in the special scheme. AirTeamImages.com/Philippe Noret
Since 1994, through its Flying Art Series, Qantas has commissioned five Indigenous Australian liveries across its fleet, with Nalanji Dreaming one of two Boeing 747s to wear a special scheme. The design was painted and unveiled on VH-EBU (c/n 23223) in November 1995 to celebrate the flag carrier’s 75th anniversary and flew internationally from 1995 to 2005.
Since 1994, through its Flying Art Series, Qantas has commissioned five Indigenous Australian liveries across its fleet, with Nalanji Dreaming one of two Boeing 747s to wear a special scheme. The design was painted and unveiled on VH-EBU (c/n 23223) in November 1995 to celebrate the flag carrier’s 75th anniversary and flew internationally from 1995 to 2005. AirTeamImages.com/Gabriel Savit
A firm favourite among aviation enthusiasts, Malaysia Airlines’ special hibiscus flower design is widely recognised as being one of the most beautiful to grace a 747. The 1993-vintage jet, 9M-MPD (c/n 25701) enjoyed a second lease of life with its botanical livery between 2005 and 2008, before being retired from the MAS fleet in 2011. After a final spell undertaking religious charters for pilgrims, the jet was finally stored in Kuala Lumpur in 2016, before being scrapped in 2021.
A firm favourite among aviation enthusiasts, Malaysia Airlines’ special hibiscus flower design is widely recognised as being one of the most beautiful to grace a 747. The 1993-vintage jet, 9M-MPD (c/n 25701) enjoyed a second lease of life with its botanical livery between 2005 and 2008, before being retired from the MAS fleet in 2011. After a final spell undertaking religious charters for pilgrims, the jet was finally stored in Kuala Lumpur in 2016, before being scrapped in 2021. AirTeamImages.com/Javier Guerrero
Proving that freighters can have some fun too, this Cargolux Boeing 747-8F – the 13th to join the European company’s fleet – wears a special 'cutaway' design. The 2015-vintage, LX-VCM (c/n 61169) is named City of Redange-sur-Attert and sports the design of Belgian cartoonist Phillipe Cruyt. The humorous concept aims showcase some of the weird and wonderful items that could be carried onboard, including a space capsule, a stagecoach and even giraffes.
Proving that freighters can have some fun too, this Cargolux Boeing 747-8F – the 13th to join the European company’s fleet – wears a special 'cutaway' design. The 2015-vintage, LX-VCM (c/n 61169) is named City of Redange-sur-Attert and sports the design of Belgian cartoonist Phillipe Cruyt. The humorous concept aims showcase some of the weird and wonderful items that could be carried onboard, including a space capsule, a stagecoach and even giraffes. AviationImageNetwork/Baoluo
While All Nippon Airlines (ANA) is known for being playful with its aircraft designs (the carrier is home to the ‘Flying Honu’ A380s and bespoke Star Wars liveries among others) it is perhaps the Pokémon-themed 747s which attracted the most attention. Emblazed in Pikachu’s signature yellow and featuring some of the characters from the cartoon series, JA8957 (c/n 25642) as well as its sister aircraft JA8956 (c/n 25640) were regular visitors at Japanese airports throughout the early 2000s. Another Pokémon 747 example, JA8962 (c/n 25645) was rostered for long-haul sorties.
While All Nippon Airlines (ANA) is known for being playful with its aircraft designs (the carrier is home to the ‘Flying Honu’ A380s and bespoke Star Wars liveries among others) it is perhaps the Pokémon-themed 747s which attracted the most attention. Emblazed in Pikachu’s signature yellow and featuring some of the characters from the cartoon series, JA8957 (c/n 25642) as well as its sister aircraft JA8956 (c/n 25640) were regular visitors at Japanese airports throughout the early 2000s. Another Pokémon 747 example, JA8962 (c/n 25645) was rostered for long-haul sorties. AirTeamImages.com/Edwin Chai

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