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|United_Airlines_logo_1993.svg|1993–1998 |
|United_Airlines_logo_1993.svg|1993–1998 |
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|United Airlines.svg|1998–2010 |
|United Airlines.svg|1998–2010 |
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− | |United Airlines 2010.svg|2010 |
+ | |United Airlines 2010.svg|April–August 2010 |
− | |United |
+ | |United Airlines Logo.svg|August 2010–2019 |
+ | |United_Airlines_2019.svg|2019–present |
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==1930–1933== |
==1930–1933== |
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[[File:Airlines2.svg|center|250px]] |
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Around the early 1950s, the shield logo was altered with a slight slant added. |
Around the early 1950s, the shield logo was altered with a slight slant added. |
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===1960–1961=== |
===1960–1961=== |
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− | [[File:UnitedAir1965_2.svg| |
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Another change to the logo came around the early 1960, when United merged with [[Capital Airlines (United States)|Capital Airlines]]. The word "United" was made bigger and the rest of the name disappeared from the icon. |
Another change to the logo came around the early 1960, when United merged with [[Capital Airlines (United States)|Capital Airlines]]. The word "United" was made bigger and the rest of the name disappeared from the icon. |
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===1998–2010=== |
===1998–2010=== |
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[[File:United Airlines.svg|300px|center]] |
[[File:United Airlines.svg|300px|center]] |
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− | In 1998, United started implementing a new identity created by [[Pentagram]]. |
+ | In 1998, United started implementing a new identity created by [[Pentagram]]. However, this would not show up on aircraft until early 2004 |
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+ | We Are United.jpg|2004 aircraft livery w/ 1998 branding |
− | File:United livery 00s.jpg| |
+ | File:United livery 00s.jpg|2004 aircraft livery |
tulip1.jpg|United Boeing 747 livery |
tulip1.jpg|United Boeing 747 livery |
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tulip2.jpg|United Boeing 747 livery |
tulip2.jpg|United Boeing 747 livery |
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File:United livery 2010.jpg|Planned aircraft livery |
File:United livery 2010.jpg|Planned aircraft livery |
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− | ===August |
+ | ===August 2010–2019=== |
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− | The initial merger identity was replaced after only three months. On August 11 2010, a tweaked logo and livery was revealed |
+ | The initial merger identity was replaced after only three months. On August 11, 2010, a tweaked logo and livery was revealed. The merger was officially completed on October 1, 2010. |
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*[http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2010/08/09/daily27.html Houston Business Journal - Continental, United unveil new logo] |
*[http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2010/08/09/daily27.html Houston Business Journal - Continental, United unveil new logo] |
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*[http://blog.seattlepi.com/aerospace/archives/217668.asp Seattle Pi - Continental and United update post-merger logo, livery] |
*[http://blog.seattlepi.com/aerospace/archives/217668.asp Seattle Pi - Continental and United update post-merger logo, livery] |
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*[http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/follow-up_united_airlines.php Brand New - Follow-up: United Airlines] |
*[http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/follow-up_united_airlines.php Brand New - Follow-up: United Airlines] |
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+ | ===2019–present=== |
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+ | In April 2019, United Airlines introduced their new livery, and at the same time, they update the logo color with their brand new "United Blue". |
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+ | united_airlines_4p_stacked_rgb_r.png|Full name variant{{SVG needed gallery}} |
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+ | United_star-alliance.png|[[Star Alliance]] version |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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[[Category:Airlines]] |
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[[Category:Airlines in the United States]] |
[[Category:Airlines in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Star Alliance]] |
[[Category:Star Alliance]] |
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Revision as of 01:23, 19 January 2020
1940–1954 | 1954–1960 | |||||
1930–1933 | 1933–1935 | 1935–1939 | 1939–1940 | 1940–1954 | 1954–1960 | 1960–1961 |
1961–1974 | 1974–1993 | 1993–1998 | 1998–2010 | April–August 2010 | August 2010–2019 | 2019–present |
1930–1933
1933–1935
1935–1939
1939–1940
SVG NEEDED |
1940–1961
1940–1954
SVG NEEDED |
This logo was introduced in the early 1940s. It was a simplification of an earlier shield logo first introduced in 1936.
1954–1960
SVG NEEDED |
Around the early 1950s, the shield logo was altered with a slight slant added.
1960–1961
Another change to the logo came around the early 1960, when United merged with Capital Airlines. The word "United" was made bigger and the rest of the name disappeared from the icon.
1961–1974
An oblique vertical "spike," blue on bottom and red on top, running through the name "United" written in a black or blue serif italic font.
1974–2010
1974–1993
In September 1974, United introduced a new logo designed by famed logo creator Saul Bass. The logo features a stylized "U" slanted 68 degrees. It sometimes goes by the nickname; "the tulip".
1993–1998
In 1993, the United tulip and brand was refreshed by CKS Partners.
1998–2010
In 1998, United started implementing a new identity created by Pentagram. However, this would not show up on aircraft until early 2004
2010–present
April–August 2010
In 2010, United acquired Continental Airlines in a merger completed later that year. Initially, the entities remain separate, with United continuing to use a variant of the slant U logo. The logo and livery was presented with the merger on May 3 and keeps most aspects of Continental's identity, but replaces the Continental name with United.
August 2010–2019
The initial merger identity was replaced after only three months. On August 11, 2010, a tweaked logo and livery was revealed. The merger was officially completed on October 1, 2010.
- Houston Business Journal - Continental, United unveil new logo
- SFGate - “New” United tweaks new logo and livery
- Seattle Pi - Continental and United update post-merger logo, livery
- Brand New - Follow-up: United Airlines
2019–present
In April 2019, United Airlines introduced their new livery, and at the same time, they update the logo color with their brand new "United Blue".
External links