UNITED Airlines has commemorated its 85th anniversary by painting the carrier's "friend ship" livery - originally displayed in the 1970s - on an Airbus A320. The aircraft was unveiled at an employee celebration at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

    "We are proud to celebrate United's 85th anniversary with the more than 85,000 co-workers and thousands of retirees," said Jeff Smisek, the airline's president and chief executive officer.

    The "friend ship" is scheduled to visit other United and Continental hub airports, including Denver International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.

    The design for the aircraft's livery was chosen last autumn by the carrier's employees and features stripes of deep red and sky blue and a regal star pattern, taken from its historical liveries.

(Source:http://www.schednet.com)