Aviation-Tail Livery

For much of the twentieth century, Trans World Airlines was one of America's most famous international carriers. Backed by aviation pioneer Howard Hughes during its formative years, TWA helped define...

US Airways emerged through a series of mergers and acquisitions that helped shape modern American aviation. Before its merger with American Airlines in 2015, the airline operated one of the...

Swissair was once regarded as one of the world's premier airlines, earning a reputation for precision, reliability, and understated elegance. For decades, the Swiss flag carrier connected Zürich with major...

Once one of Canada’s busiest charter carriers, Worldways Canada played a key role in connecting Canadians to vacation destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond. Based out of Toronto, Worldways...

For decades, First Air was a lifeline between southern cities and the Canadian Arctic, serving remote northern communities with grit, reliability, and a fleet that included the iconic Boeing 727....

Although Nationair is most remembered for its bold charter ambitions and checkered ending, its time in the skies left a lasting impression on Canadian aviation history. Founded in the 1980s...

Although Transair may not be a household name today, it played a crucial role in opening up Canada's northern skies in its time. Originally a regional carrier based in Winnipeg,...

In 1997, to mark Air Canada’s 60th anniversary, the airline rolled out a nostalgic throwback that made heads turn on the tarmac—a retro Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) livery wrapped around...

For a brief moment in the late ‘90s, Royal Airlines turned heads with its big ambitions, bold branding, and a surprisingly flashy fleet. Among its most iconic aircraft was the...

Back when regional flying still had personality, Nordair was Quebec’s bold little airline that wasn’t afraid of a snowstorm. Based out of Montreal, Nordair’s fleet of Boeing 737s was built...

Before regional airlines were gobbled up into bigger carriers, City Express carved out a niche as a boutique commuter airline in the 1980s. Operating out of the Toronto Island Airport...

Wardair wasn’t just another airline—it was an underdog with ambition. Founded by Max Ward, the airline grew from bush flying beginnings to transatlantic service, competing head-to-head with giants like Air...

Before Air Canada, there was Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA)—a name that conjures up a golden age of flight, complete with white-gloved service, polished silver wings, and the elegant curve of...

Ah, Roots Air—blink and you might’ve missed it. Launched in 2000 and grounded by 2001, this short-lived airline was a vibe, backed by the iconic Canadian apparel brand Roots. Their...

Before mergers and rebrands reshaped the Canadian airline landscape, Pacific Western Airlines was a bold and booming symbol of Western Canada’s aviation grit. Known for connecting remote northern communities and...

Before becoming Lynx Air, Enerjet was a little-known but hardworking Canadian charter airline that quietly criss-crossed the country, mostly serving workers commuting to and from Alberta’s oil sands. But if...

In the golden age of aviation, Canadian Pacific Airlines stood out for its cross-country service and striking aircraft design. Introduced in 1942, the airline’s tail livery featured a stylized flying...

By the late ’90s, Canadian Airlines was ready for a fresh look. In 1999, they unveiled what would become one of the most memorable liveries in Canadian aviation: the Proud...

In the late '80s and early '90s, if you were flying out of a Canadian city bound for Asia, Europe, or the U.S., odds are you were boarding a Canadian...

Back in the 1990s, if you were flying to Europe on a budget, there’s a good chance you did it on a Canada 3000 jet. At one point, it was...