Topic Title: ICAO Aircraft Code - Livery Name
B747-122 (B741) - Registration: N4717U - United Airlines (Saul Bass livery)
Livery Details
Introduced in 1974 and designed by Saul Bass, the livery featured a white upper fuselage with a gray lower half and three thin cheatlines in red, orange, and blue—symbolizing energy, warmth, and reliability. Bold dark blue “UNITED” titles sat above the stripes, while the deep blue tail displayed the iconic tulip-shaped “U” logo made of interwoven red and orange lines.
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Why should this livery be added?
This stylized logo became a powerful brand symbol for United, representing modernity and movement.