Seeker Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, rudder said: CR is 62 this year. My bet is 3 more years then Ben Smith will take the reins. Yup, makes sense. Three years - just long enough to get everything painted. Mark this date - Feb 9th, 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 19 minutes ago, Kip Powick said: And of course, you meant Canadi<n.....didn't you ?? Yes. Exactly as my post reads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 AC uniform history. https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/pictures-of-air-canada-uniforms-from-1937-to-today/article551008/ and the guy behind the new paint. https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/design/tyler-brule-on-his-aversion-to-social-media-and-his-success-with-monocle/article32647103/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, blues deville said: Yes. Exactly as my post reads. Only if you edit it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Not really all that inspiring, but everything that gets dirty is painted black...probably will look better over the long term..won't show the grime as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, blues deville said: Just like all CAIL passengers viewed on planes, signs, etc during its time, this symbol for i/e is still clearly understood. Is there a problem? I think you mean it replaces the letter "a" (in English) and the letter "e" (in French)....correct???. Look at your original posting......slight slip of the letter the chevron replaces...right ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Oh. I'm the problem. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, blues deville said: Oh. I'm the problem. Fixed. Mondaina !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internet Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 So at first look I was confused and not sure I liked it. But looking at it today more and along with the other branding (did you see the new route map - totally a play on the late 70's/early 80's if I remember correctly) I'm seeing the appeal. I don't mind it actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, internet said: So at first look I was confused and not sure I liked it. But looking at it today more and along with the other branding (did you see the new route map - totally a play on the late 70's/early 80's if I remember correctly) I'm seeing the appeal. I don't mind it actually Do you mean this map? Seems a little busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, blues deville said: Do you mean this map? Seems a little busy. WTH? That's just moronic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internet Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I was referring to the entire branding package. The map is obviously inspired by this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 TV news are describing the change as a retro look and i guess it is to some degree. The black lettering, same font and the black around the windows. Didn't make that connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 It's all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zan Vetter Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Was underwhelmed at first but overnight it improved for me, can only assume that trend will continue. Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 A more complete look at the new uniforms Staff will get new uniforms incorporating the black. In the airline's last redesign more than a decade ago, the uniforms incorporated a dark blue along with red lettering and icons. Now the base colour will be black or grey with red lettering and the maple leaf. The staff uniforms are by Canadian designer Christopher Bates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I like the new Livery...plain and simple and it looks good All the uniforms except the pilots, look good and have moved with the times The double breasted jackets should be "out".. Yes I know a few of the legacy airlines are still adorning their HSATDC in double breasted jackets but I think it is time to move on.............even the Military dropped double breasted jackets decades ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudder Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I see a lot of 70's inspired details in the rebranding. The 70's were a very successful period in AC history. Given the recognition of the 80th anniversary, a nod to the past seems a very relevant theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerun Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 55 minutes ago, Kip Powick said: I like the new Livery...plain and simple and it looks good All the uniforms except the pilots, look good and have moved with the times The double breasted jackets should be "out".. Yes I know a few of the legacy airlines are still adorning their HSATDC in double breasted jackets but I think it is time to move on.............even the Military dropped double breasted jackets decades ago. Agreed....the gold buttons look ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Kip Powick said: The double breasted jackets should be "out".. Yes I know a few of the legacy airlines are still adorning their HSATDC in double breasted jackets but I think it is time to move on.............even the Military dropped double breasted jackets decades ago. Well, next chance to change the uniforms will be in about 10-12 years! Like it or lump it, this is it for the next decade, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Maybe time to break with all tradition re pilots and their uniforms. Get rid of the hats, the jackets, the epaulets and just go with ID tags. Hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudder Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Malcolm said: Maybe time to break with all tradition re pilots and their uniforms. Get rid of the hats, the jackets, the epaulets and just go with ID tags. Hmmmm Actually the AC Pilot uniform is one of the most professional looking out there. One only has to look at what has come of the US carriers pilot uniforms (including the no hat/backpack brigade) to see how unprofessional a change in appearance standard can be. The double breasted tunic forces the wearer to do it up. Single breasted is typically left undone and looks sloppy. Some like hats, some don't. The purpose of the hat is to readily identify the pilot(s). Mission accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerun Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, rudder said: Actually the AC Pilot uniform is one of the most professional looking out there. One only has to look at what has come of the US carriers pilot uniforms (including the no hat/backpack brigade) to see how unprofessional a change in appearance standard can be. The double breasted tunic forces the wearer to do it up. Single breasted is typically left undone and looks sloppy. Some like hats, some don't. The purpose of the hat is to readily identify the pilot(s). Mission accomplished. I disagree. Since AC went to off the rack, the majority of pilots have very poor fitting uniforms and that makes them look sloppy. Combine the poor fit with the double breasted cut and big gold buttons and it makes the pilot look unprofessional simply because the outfit is so ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudder Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Homerun said: I disagree. Since AC went to off the rack, the majority of pilots have very poor fitting uniforms and that makes them look sloppy. Combine the poor fit with the double breasted cut and big gold buttons and it makes the pilot look unprofessional simply because the outfit is so ridiculous. Uniform fit is a quality control issue. In the case of AC it seems that this is a vendor issue. Uniform fit and resulting professional appearance certainly were more reliable in years gone by. Perhaps there will be a rethink of the 'off the rack' supply model with the rollout of the new employee uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo32a Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Lets just hope the uniforms don't make employees sick like the new AA uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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