"Qantas to unveil retro livery on Boeing 737"

[Fruitcake]

You know what - I thought it would look silly but in my opinion it actually looks pretty good.

Agreed! I think the 737 fuselage is a big part of the reason it works - because it has the same nose as the 707 it helps it look "right".

 

[cmon0005]

It still has the Oneworld orb next to the front door

Has the oneworld logo ever changed?

 

[blackcat20]

Looks great!

 

[Princess Fiona]

Looks great!

+1 It's pretty special looking

 

[Ansett]

+1 agree it looks rather smart for such an old design

 

[moa999]

More amateur ones here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8thnotchphotography/15754814492/in/photostream/

Aircraft is named James Strong

Credit for the above:
Qantas “retrojet” breaks cover | Australian Aviation

While I agree it looks great,
sadly they have seemingly used grey paint on the lower part, rather than the original bare metal (like AAs old livery)
See for example:
VH-EAA Boeing 747SP

 

[moa999]

Also now on Ausbt with a link to an 8mb version of the QF released photo.

http://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-to-unveil-retro-livery-on-boeing-737

 

[TripleB]

More amateur ones here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8thnotchphotography/15754814492/in/photostream/

Aircraft is named James Strong

They don't seem to have added the name on the plane yet. I can't help but think that a little picture of a bow tie underneath would be apt.

 

[TomVexille]

Looks awesome. Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[JessicaTam]

I agree that it looks cool. I hope the retro look doesn't extend to the seats.

 

[jpk]

Looks fantastic.

 

[michaele]

That 747SP with the bare underbody is amazing!!!

Probably works inline with the current ad campaign that relives a bit of that nostalgia.. a bit of positive brand sentiment never hurts!

Slightly OT but would love QF to spend some money on all the 737s.. upgrading the interiors (the seats in particular!)

 

[dodgeyhack]

That's very nice.
As I already said - bring back the orange stripe!

Would be good to see a 747 done up that way next =)

 

[Flying Fox]

Looks great. Sort of like the 747SP had a baby!!!

 

[moa999]

Slightly OT but would love QF to spend some money on all the 737s.. upgrading the interiors (the seats in particular!)

They are:
QANTAS TO REFRESH BOEING 737 FLEET

 

[samh004]

I agree that it looks cool. I hope the retro look doesn't extend to the seats.

Surely that would increase seat pitch, so not such a bad thing

Looks great!

 

[RickyT84]

They don't seem to have added the name on the plane yet. I can't help but think that a little picture of a bow tie underneath would be apt.

This picture of the aircraft shows the name 'James Strong' (if you strain your eyes you would be able to see it).

 

[Dino84]

Looks great, will definitely keep an eye out for it on my travels.

Scott.

 

[zoom&boom]

Looks fab. Love retro.

 

[BAM1748]

Looks fab. Love retro.

I remember when that scheme was in regular service! Reto indeed.

As a mate pointed out, perhaps a dash8 with spinning props as the James Strong bow tie would have worked.

Matt