American Airlines Unveils Retro Livery on Boeing 777 for its Centennial Celebrations

American Airlines has introduced a retro-inspired livery on a Boeing 777-300ER, registered as N735AT, as part of its centennial celebrations. The aircraft was unveiled at the carrier’s primary hub, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

The new ‘Flagship’ livery merges elements from one of the airline’s original paint schemes with contemporary design features. This approach aims to acknowledge the company’s heritage while aligning with its current brand identity.

The Silver Eagle color, which appears on more than 1,600 aircraft across American’s mainline and regional fleets, is a prominent feature of the updated livery. The design also reintroduces the orange lightning bolt motif, which last appeared nearly 90 years ago on the Douglas DC-3.

The aircraft's interior will receive enhancements designed to provide a more premium passenger experience, including the new Flagship Suite business class that debuted on the Boeing 787.

The aircraft is named ‘Flagship DFW’ in recognition of Dallas/Fort Worth as the airline’s largest hub. An eagle graphic, intended to represent global connectivity, is displayed on the aft fuselage.

American Airlines currently serves more than 350 destinations worldwide. The centennial livery and cabin updates are part of ongoing efforts to refresh the fleet and reinforce the brand’s legacy.

The airline has not announced whether additional aircraft will feature the retro design.

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