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USA 250

N91007
2026-
N78285
2026-

Two US flag-themed liveries were rolled out by United in June 2026 to celebrate the 250th annversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the USA.

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Tags   Commemoration, Flag, Nationhood, USA 250

America 250 

N953NN
2026-
N341MB
American Eagle (opb Envoy Air)  [+]
2026-

America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the USA.

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Tags   Commemoration, Nationhood, USA 250

Centenary of the Great Flights of Spanish Aviation   Centenario Grandes Vuelos de la Aviación Española

1926-1935 / 2026-2035
EC-OES
2026-

The Centennial of the Great Flights of Spanish Aviation (2026-2035) is an initiative of the Spanish Air and Space Army that commemorates the pioneering aerial feats made between 1926 and 1935, such as the historic flight of the Plus Ultra to South America.

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Tags   Commemoration

50 years of Sino-Thai relations   50 ปี ไทย-จีน   中泰同行50载!

Hello   สวัสดี   Nihao   你好
HS-ABR
2025-

Large titles in Thai on the port side and in Chinese on the starboard side celebrate the 50th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. This second aircraft has a gold background color instead of white for HS-BBR.

Image  ©  Amarase Pamarapa (KKC)
Tags   Commemoration

Bicentennial of Bolivia   Bicentenario de Bolivia

200  
CP-3138
2025-
CP-2924
2025-


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Tags   Commemoration, Nationhood

Pop Mart Dimoo World -   泡泡玛特Dimoo-中泰建交50周年号

50th Anniversary of the Est. of Diplomatic Relations between China and Thailand
B-32EP
China Eastern (Northwest branch)
2025-

This special livery debuted on July 4, 2025 on a flight between Beijing-Daxing and Bangkok as part of the celebrations of 50 years of relations between Thailand and China. The design of the scheme integrates the representative cultural symbols of both countries, with character Bubble Matt IP TIMOO dressed in traditional Thai clothing and lying on bright blooming Chinese lotus flowers.

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Tags   Commemoration, Games

50 years of Sino-Thai relations   50 ปี ไทย-จีน   中泰同行50载!

Hello   สวัสดี   Nihao   你好
HS-BBR
2025-

Large titles in Thai on the port side and in Chinese on the starboard side celebrate the 50th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.

Image  ©  Amarase Pamarapa (KKC)
Tags   Commemoration

Nhân Dân  

100 years of Revolutionary Press in Vietnam 100 năm Báo chí Cách mạng Việt Nam
VN-A871
2025-

On June 18, 2025, Vietnam Airlines celebrated the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press. Nhân Dân is the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Vietnam; it was launched in 1951.

Image  ©  A.J. Best (LHR)
Tags   Commemoration, News Business

75th Anniversary of China Vietnam Diplomatic Relations  

B-652G
2025-
B-656E
2025-26

VietJet leased these two Chengdu Airlines ARJ21s to serve Con Dao island which cannot accomodate A320 family aircraft. Note that B-652G has parts of its Jinsha special scheme still visible.

Image  ©  Lars Rhode (SGN)
Tags   Commemoration, Plants

Viêt Nam - France 50 years  

VN-A539
2024-

As was the case with A321ceo VN-A657 7 years earlier, special decals were added in Hamburg and the brand new aircraft was ferried to Paris-Orly prior delivery where a ceremony with Vietnamese Officials in visit in Paris took place, celebrating this time the 50th anniversary of the resumption of Vietnam – France diplomatic relations.

Image  ©  Ryotaro Shinozaki (SGN)
Tags   Commemoration

The 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye 

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'nin Yüzüncü Yıldönümü
TC-FHF
2024-

Titles in Turkish on the port side and in English on the starboard side. The Republic of Turkey celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023.

Images  ©  Mathias Düber (HAM)
Tags   Commemoration

Esch-sur-Sûre 

Esch23
LX-LGF
2024

Esch-sur-Sûre is a small town in north-western which celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 2023. With a bit of delay, Luxair applied a special sticker to this Q400 in partnership with the town office.

Image  ©  Sierra Aviation Photography (LUX)
Tags   Commemoration

The Bahamas 50 

The Bahamas and Bahamasair, 50 Years and Beyond 
C6-BFA
2023-

Bahamasair was incorporated the year the Bahamas took their independence from the UK: in 1973. Sometime in 2024 the "50" titles were removed but the flamingos and Bahamas titles remained.

Image  ©  Petr Juris (FLL)
Tags   Anniversary, Commemoration, Wildlife

100th Anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye 

Cumhuriyetimizin 100. Yılı
TC-JRF
2023-

The Republic of Turkey celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. Titles in Turkish on the port side and in English on the starboard side.

Image  ©  Björn Strey (HAJ)
Tags   Commemoration

Pegasus' 100th 

K. Atatürk
TC-RDP
2023-

Pegasus took delivery of its 100th aircraft the year the Republic of Turkey celebrated its 100th anniversary and this special scheme celebrates both events. An artistic rendering of the head of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the Republic, adorns the tail of the aircraft. While standard Pegasus aircraft are named after the first names of the children of airline employees, this one is named "Cumhuriyet" which translates as Republic.

Image  ©  Michael Stappen (DUS)
Tags   Commemoration, Fleet, Tribute to Personalities

Medal of Honor 

Flagship Valor
N167AN
2022-

"Flagship Valor" was unveiled in Fort Worth on March 25, 2022 and is dedicated to the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American soldiers. On that day the aircraft carried out an honor flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Washington D.C. (DCA) with Medal of Honor recipients. QR codes were added onboard the aircraft and are used as a teaching tool to remind people of the remarkable stories of these heroes. The Courage, Sacrifice, Integrity, Commitment, Patriotism and Citizenship values are written on the fuselage.

Image  ©  Peach Air (LAX)
Tags   Commemoration

Alia Retro 

Jordan 100 - 1921-2021 - And the march continues   وتستمر المسيرة
JY-AYV
2021-
JY-REH
2026-

A retrojet was unveiled at Royal Jordanian to celebrate Jordan's centennial. On April 11th 1921, the Emirate of Transjordan was established with Abdullah, a member of the Hashemite family of the Hejaz, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, as Emir. From its foundation in 1963 until 1986 the Royal Jordanian was known as Alia.

Image  ©  Olivier Mouhot (CDG)
Tags   Commemoration, Nationhood, Retro

United Arab Emirates 50 

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Year of the Fiftieth  عام الخمسين
A6-ATF
2021-22
A6-AOS
2021-22

In late 2021 Air Arabia followed Emirates in celebrating the UAE's 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee). Indeed, on 2 December 1971, six of the emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain) agreed to enter into a union called the United Arab Emirates. A6-ATF was in the static display of the 2021 Dubai Airshow.

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Tags   Commemoration, Nationhood

United Arab Emirates 50   الإمارات العربية المتحدة 50

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Year of the Fiftieth   عام الخمسين
A6-EEX
2021-23
A6-EOE
2021-23
A6-EUU
2021-23
A6-EVG
2021-22
A6-EVQ
2021-22
A6-EGB
2021-22
A6-EGE
2021-22
A6-EPB
2021-22
A6-EPO
2021-22
A6-EQM
2021-22

In August 2021 Emirates unveiled the first of a series of aircraft sporting a special scheme to celebrate the UAE's 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee). Indeed, on 2 December 1971, six of the emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain) agreed to enter into a union called the United Arab Emirates. The golden livery shows Arabic titles on the port side and English titles on the starboard side, in a similar fashion to Singapore Airline's 1997 Golden Jubilee livery.

Images  ©  Olivier Mouhot (CDG) & Benjamin Schudel (ZRH)
Tags   Commemoration, Nationhood