Decorate an SN Brussels Airlines aircraft

Post by **sn26567** » 14 Jul 2006, 15:41

Virgin Express and SN Brussels Airlines will soon fly under one and the same name. Pending the restyling of our fleet and the new logo, three of these AVRO aircraft will sport a temporary new look this summer. And you can help to define it!

HOW?

The aeroplanes will be painted completely white. Only the name SN BRUSSELS AIRLINES will appear on them. We are looking for a whimsical or original design for the tail of three of these aircraft.

CRITERIA

Simple, summery look & feel, original, whimsical design with respect for all cultural communities.

WINNERS

The 3 most fun designs will be used and will adorn the tail of one of these aircraft for at least two months.
The 3 winners will receive 10 return tickets free of charge, in Economy Class on our European network, valid between 1 April 2007 and 31 December 2007.

HOW TO ENTER

Click here for your entry form and send us your design (on white background and in electronic format) by 6 August 2006. Do not wait too long as the first selection will take place on 20 July.
Do not forget to add your full name, address, e-mail address and telephone number.
We will personally contact you if your submission is among the winners.

fokker_f27 · Post by **fokker_f27** » 14 Jul 2006, 16:14

I'm currently designing one. It's harder then it sounds! At least if you want to make a good one.

L-1011 · Post by **L-1011** » 14 Jul 2006, 16:38

Rhaaaa I'm really getting old. I just wanted to report on this, and thought I would be the first! I really have to get in a better shape

Anyway, I think this is a great way to augment their brand awareness before their namechange. And it provides a very special opportunity for spotters and aviation enthusiasts! Way to go SN/Virgin

When can we expect to redesign the 737

One more thought: Will these 3 planes be BAe146? Possibly those for the new CamAir

ciao,
TriStar

Fiero · Post by **Fiero** » 14 Jul 2006, 16:53

First one will be MJE to be shipped to africa
now in painting DWJ ARJ 100 which will stay in BRU

Comet · Post by **Comet** » 14 Jul 2006, 19:04

Sabena would have been best, together with that smart blue logo currently used by SNBA.

Or even better, the livery in use when Sabena went bankrupt. That was a very smart livery.

fokker_f27 · Post by **fokker_f27** » 14 Jul 2006, 21:21

I've sent in 3 designs now...
It's a very nice idea I think. Who knows which designs will see.

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 14 Jul 2006, 21:31

Can we do as many designs as we want ?

Chris

Post by **luchtzak** » 15 Jul 2006, 00:40

Members of www.luchtzak.be who like to show off their designs can put them in this topic

nwa757 · Post by **nwa757** » 15 Jul 2006, 02:07

Are they allowing Americans to compete in this? I would love to go to Europe!

fokker_f27 · Post by **fokker_f27** » 15 Jul 2006, 11:42

Avro wrote:Can we do as many designs as we want ?

Chris

The rules say that a you can enter a many times as you want, but can only win once.

NWA757 wrote:Are they allowing Americans to compete in this? I would love to go to Europe!

I think so. There is a huge list of countries to choose from, and it would suprise me if they where all in Europe.

Anyway, here ar my designs. No stealing!
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8027/tail2au0.jpg
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/651/tailxv8.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9046/tail3cq1.jpg
It's harder to make a 'good' one then it sounds...

b-west · Post by **b-west** » 15 Jul 2006, 18:10

Hmm, the site says something about "the new logo"... so is the s-tail gonna disappear anyway?

Am currently making one celebrating the merger of the two airlines. It's quite hard indeed

fokker_f27 · Post by **fokker_f27** » 15 Jul 2006, 18:39

b-west wrote:Hmm, the site says something about "the new logo"... so is the s-tail gonna disappear anyway?

Am currently making one celebrating the merger of the two airlines. It's quite hard indeed

I think they once said that the S-tail would be preserved. These designs arn't premanent either.

b-west · Post by **b-west** » 17 Jul 2006, 14:16

fokker_f27 wrote:
b-west wrote:Hmm, the site says something about "the new logo"... so is the s-tail gonna disappear anyway?
I think they once said that the S-tail would be preserved. These designs arn't premanent either.

I'm aware that these "summer designs" aren't the permanent livery for the new planes, but if you read the contest page on the SN site carefully you'll see:

Pending the restyling of our fleet and the new logo, three of these AVRO aircraft will sport a temporary new look this summer

... So... is the S gonna change?

SNam · Post by **SNam** » 17 Jul 2006, 14:36

The most people only recognize SN planes on the S-tail.
Last week somebody said to me: Look thats a plane of SABENA i recognize it because the S-tail is still on it!
So i think it won't be a good move to change the S-tail

let's hope it will stay.

Robin_Bamps · Post by **Robin_Bamps** » 17 Jul 2006, 14:47

SNam wrote:Last week somebody said to me: Look thats a plane of SABENA i recognize it because the S-tail is still on it!
So i think it won't be a good move to change the S-tail

Sabena ≠ SN Brussels Airlines ≠ new merger-airline

Sabena = bankrupt = RIP

Just because of that I think it's a GOOD move to change the S-Tail.
Already two airlines wearing the S-tail logo went bankrupt in the
past years, so to foreigners who don't have an emotional bond with
Sabena and the S-tail logo like we Belgians have, the logo has a more
negative emotional value.

Sabena is history, the Belgian aviation scene should look forward.

Regards, Robin Bamps.

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 25 Jul 2006, 21:10

The first design should have been chosen a few days ago (20/07). When can we expect the first plane to wear the design ? I read the 26/07 somewhere but I'm not sure about that.

Chris

teach · Post by **teach** » 27 Jul 2006, 22:26

The first plane is already in service. I saw it in BRU today. The design was a simple red / orange smiling sun. Under it it said 'Your design here: visit flySN.com' and, in small print on the side 'Designed by (I think) Julie T'.

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 27 Jul 2006, 22:35

teach wrote:The first plane is already in service. I saw it in BRU today. The design was a simple red / orange smiling sun. Under it it said 'Your design here: visit flySN.com' and, in small print on the side 'Designed by (I think) Julie T'.

new-sn-tail-t17842.html

Stepha380 · Post by **Stepha380** » 07 Aug 2006, 16:09

The second

Robin_Bamps · Post by **Robin_Bamps** » 08 Aug 2006, 13:58

A nice detail : the "SN" writing in the tail design is mirrored on the right side

Here's the other side : http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=519054

Regards, Robin Bamps.