Therefore, the new color scheme worn by the aircraft is intended to express Air China's congratulations to the mother country. The carrier has gone international and has joined the ranks of the world's finest airlines. Air China's development in the past nearly 60 years is nothing short of a microcosm of the growing prosperity of the nation. The letter 'C' in the word 'CHINA' is designed in such an artistic way as to wrap the character 'love', conveying to people of Chinese descent around the world the key message that Air China loves China.Īccording to an Air China executive, Air China's predecessor was Civil Aviation Administration of China Beijing Branch established on January 1, 1955. The fuselage is adorned with patterns of red silk, a Chinese cultural element, symbolizing the bond between Air China and China and highlighting the joyous celebration of China's National Day. The aircraft's tail is emblazoned with the 'AIR CHINA LOVES CHINA' design, which is a nod to the red national flag painted on the nose. The background color of the new artwork is white.

After that, it will be operated on routes Beijing-Shanghai/Guangzhou. Air China's aircraft which sports the 'AIR CHINA LOVES CHINA' color scheme arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on September 28 Beijing time, and September 29 marks the day of its maiden flight CA1501 Beijing - Shanghai.