On September 19, China Southern Airlines celebrated the maiden flight of its first 15th National Games-themed aircraft, which took off at 14:00 from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport bound for Beijing Daxing Airport, marking the debut of the airline's first full-livery National Games-themed jet.
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The Airbus A350 features a full-body exterior paint that consists of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and global landmarks, linked by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The design uses 48 colors and was completed by a team of 65 engineers over 17 days, employing advanced projection and flattening techniques to ensure accurate reproduction on the curved fuselage.
A second themed aircraft, a C919, is also undergoing decoration and will enter service before the Games open in November.
China Southern plans to operate over 300 themed flights across routes, including Guangzhou-Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou-Hangzhou, Shenzhen-Beijing Daxing, and Shenzhen-Shanghai, providing seamless travel for athletes and spectators.
The 15th National Games, running from November 9 to 21, marks the first time the event is jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, with Hong Kong and Macao hosting the Games for the first time.