TOULOUSE- On March 23, 2024, Avgeeks and planespotters spotted the Delta Air Lines (DL) Airbus A350 (-900) aircraft in the special vibrant LA28 (Los Angeles 2028 Olympics) Livery at Toulouse (TLS), France.
The aircraft has a test registration F-WZNU and bears N522DZ, US registration. This is the first Delta A350 to be painted in LA28 livery. Furthermore, Los Angeles will host the Olympic games from July 14 to July 30, 2028, and is one of the nine major hubs of Delta Air Lines.
Delta LA28 A350 Livery
The new livery looks stunning and eye-catching for many avgeeks like myself. The LA Livery Illustrator artist on Platform X posted an image with it, which was made with a reference from the photo taken by a Planespotter Seletti Nuno.
His post on X gathered 32K+ views at the time of publication, and the repost by Airwaysmag got close to 50K views.
Here are some of the X posts of Delta’s LA28 Livery,
In 2021, the airline introduced a unique Olympics-themed livery to support Team USA, featuring on an Airbus A330-900neo, flagged AirlineGeeks.
Delta described the USA Team Livery on its official page as follows:
At Delta, we understand the resilience required to reach historic milestones. We also recognize that the journey holds significance equal to the destination. In partnership with Team USA, we remain committed to showcasing the potential to inspire the world. Our A330-900 aircraft stands as a symbol of our solidarity with Team USA. Adorned with a specially crafted livery, it embodies the essence of resilience, perseverance, and the drive for progress.
The A350-900 is currently awaiting engines at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in TLS.
DL and IOC 8-years of Partnership
The LA28 combined emblem marks the evolution of Delta’s partnership with LA28, which commenced in 2020 when Delta initiated its eight-year pledge to support the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games as the inaugural Founding Partner.
The unveiling of the integrated emblem in 2020 represents a historic milestone in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement, solidifying Delta’s deeper involvement in the LA28 Games in a groundbreaking and dynamic manner.
Furthermore, the airline is an influential sponsor of the Olympics, having collaborated with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for numerous years. Delta has previously endorsed the 1996 Atlanta Games and the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games.
The LA28 emblem celebrates creativity, diversity, self-expression, and inclusivity. The dynamic transformation of the “A” symbolizes the endless narratives of uniqueness and opportunities inherent in both the city of LA and the LA28 Games.
In the Delta x LA28 integrated emblem, Delta’s distinctive and dynamic widget takes on the role of the “A,” highlighting the strong partnership and shared values between the two brands. Each emblem is accompanied by the iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos, symbolizing their connection to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
Aside from being the inaugural Founding Partner of LA28, Delta is the official airline of Team USA for the Paris 2024, Milan Cortina 2026, and Los Angeles 2028 Games. Delta takes pride in transporting Team USA athletes to each of these prestigious events.
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