New Indigenous themed aircraft from QF due in November

[sydks]

Just came across a report in the Australian that a factory fresh 737-800 for Qantas will be delivered in November wearing a new Indigenous artwork livery. Story linked below. Couldn't see it posted here yet.

I think it's great news - although would rather have seen it on a widebody which would be seen all around the world instead of just in our own backyard - but still better than nothing!

New Flying Art indigenous-themed aircraft to fly for Qantas in November | The Australian

 

[SteveJohnson]

Qantas brings back Aboriginal-themed Dreamtime livery

Qantas is reviving its tradition of eye-catching Boeing jets painted in Aboriginal art, with the first of its type in over a decade taking to the skies in November.

Qantas brings back Aboriginal-themed Dreamtime livery - Flights | hotels | frequent flyer | business class - Australian Business Traveller

 

[Flying Fox]

Can't wait.

Can't believe that the last aircraft was launched in 2002.

 

[samh004]

They should get some QFLink planes in on it too, a Q400 and 717

 

[markis10]

Hmm different

As tweeted

AirlineReporter.com ‏@AirlineReporter 2m Breaks cover! Exclusive pic of @QantasUSA Mendoowoorrji livery by @Powertothethird pic.twitter.com/oQ51FXirQI

 

[smit0847]

That's it?!

I know it would cost a fortune but surely painting an A380 in some kind of unique livery would be a far better marketing opportunity than a 737 given the A380s only fly to high-profile destinations?

 

[Ansett]

Hmm different

As tweeted

AirlineReporter.com ‏@AirlineReporter 2m Breaks cover! Exclusive pic of @QantasUSA Mendoowoorrji livery by @Powertothethird pic.twitter.com/oQ51FXirQI

With out wishing or intending to offend any one That is One Ugly Paint Job

 

[under the radar]

it is relevant to the artist and the region they are from..it tells a story...just like any other indigenous artist and art...(or any artist or art)... QF is showcasing just another 'type' of indigenous art...of course some will like and some will dislike..IT'S ART!! (btw..i like)

 

[docjames]

Well I actually like it. Simple. But will attract the eye.

To each their own.

 

[amaroo]

I like it. Looks like a Rover Thomas special!

 

[Red Roo]

We're very excited to welcome Mendoowoorrji to the family! The fourth Edition to the Qantas Flying Art series - 'Mendoowoorrji' - YouTube

Follow the journey home at Flying Art | Qantas and join the conversation at #QFflyingart

 

[samh004]

I saw a smaller photo earlier and couldn't make out what the paint job was at all, looked like there was a crack in the plane. However when you see it bigger it does look better, and I do like it for the most part. I'd just prefer some regional aircraft got in on the action too.

 

[under the radar]

We're very excited to welcome Mendoowoorrji to the family! The fourth Edition to the Qantas Flying Art series - 'Mendoowoorrji' - YouTube

Follow the journey home at Flying Art | Qantas and join the conversation at #QFflyingart

RR...someone has the spelling incorrect...is it MendoowooRRji ?? or is it MendoowooRji?? or are both correct... other media outlets are using a single R spelling...ive googled both spellings and they seem to relate to the same topic

 

[moa999]

Simpler scheme, looks more modern aboriginal art to me....

Also less paint, so less fuel penalty I suspect.

Generally like it, apart from the front.

 

[Jamesl]

I Want Wunala back! even Nalanji was pretty good IMO

 

[Red Roo]

RR...someone has the spelling incorrect...is it MendoowooRRji ?? or is it MendoowooRji?? or are both correct... other media outlets are using a single R spelling...ive googled both spellings and they seem to relate to the same topic

The correct spelling of Mendoowoorrji is with a double "r".

Not to be confused with "RR" (my initials).

 

[under the radar]

The correct spelling of Mendoowoorrji is with a double "r".

Not to be confused with "RR" (my initials).

thanks RR for confirming 'rr'

 

[serfty]

The correct spelling of Mendoowoorrji is with a double "r".

Not to be confused with "RR" (my initials).

Unlikely to happen - MendoowooRRji simply doesn't do it for me ... p

 

[Simsy85]

Hi Red Roo,

As someone thats worked in remote communities for quite some time, i'd love to know the story behind the art? Is Qantas privy to it?

Cheers

 

[bass_ke]

Wifey says that if qantas paint the whole qantas link fleet in indigenous artwork that we'll move our travel over to QF!

Personally I didn't like this artwork to begin with but it's grown on me a lot today.