Summary
- Air Canada, known as TCA from 1937-1965, saw livery changes, reflecting Canada’s flag colors.
- After its privatization in 1988, the airline ditched the cheatline for a simple white fuselage look.
- The carrier’s current livery, reminiscent of the 1990s style, features a bold maple leaf on the tail and a unique cockpit mask design.
The national flag carrier of Canada was founded in April 1937 as Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA). Following government approval in 1965, TCA was renamed Air Canada and was privatized in 1988 after the deregulation of the Canadian airline market. Air Canada acquired its biggest rival, Canadian Airlines, in 2000.
With nearly 87 years of history, Air Canada has gone through one name change and several livery revisions. This article explores how the airline’s livery and styling have changed over time. Notably, we will only include the carrier’s mainline fleet while…
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