KLM has announced the naming theme for the first of its Airbus A321neo aircraft which will enter service this year.
The carrier’s employees have chosen the latest theme of butterflies, following in a long line of naming collections over KLM’s 104-year history, including the Royal family, bridges, aviation pioneer and national parks.
The airline’s first A321neo is expected to be delivered at the end of August, and will be named Swallowtail, with three further aircraft set to enter service later this year under the names Peach Blossom, Common Brimstone and Waved Carpet.
Earlier this year KLM unveiled a new livery for its A321neo fleet, which will initially serve destinations including Copenhagen, Berlin and Stockholm.
The line separating the airline’s blue and white swoops further down than on current aircraft, resulting in a completely blue nosedome, and a black outline has been added to the cockpit windows, which KLM says makes them look like sunglasses.
Inside the aircraft there will be new seats with larger tray tables, tablet holders and USB ports, and the cabins will also feature multi-coloured mood lighting and larger overhead luggage bins.
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