The 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025-China Eastern Airlines unveils Asian Winter Games Aircraft

China Eastern Airlines unveils Asian Winter Games Aircraft

Date:2024-10-29

China Eastern Airlines, the official airline service partner of the 9th Asian Winter Games, officially unveils the Asian Winter Games Aircraft on Monday at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

China Eastern Airlines unveiled a themed aircraft on Monday at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the 9th Asian Winter Games, which are scheduled to open on Feb 7 in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.

The Airbus A320 integrates elements of the Asian Winter Games, including the mascots Binbin and Nini, welcoming guests from all directions. It features a themed color palette of ice crystal blue combined with the iconic China Eastern blue, showcasing Harbin's ice and snow characteristics and the airline's role in connecting the world.

The fuselage design follows the winding graphics of the Asian Winter Games. Combined with elements of China Eastern's brand, it embodies the concept of connection, communication, integration and convergence, showcasing the unique charm and cultural heritage of both China Eastern Airlines and Harbin.

Inside the themed aircraft's cabin is a display of Asian Winter elements and an icy style - the emblem and mascots have been adorned on the tables and headrests.

At the unveiling ceremony, guests also immersed themselves in an AR (augmented reality) physical challenge using technology to experience the fun of ice and snow sports like skiing and curling. During the naked-eye AR stereoscopic show, a first in similar events in China, Binbin and Nini played ice and snow sports with snowflakes falling from above, creating an atmosphere as if the audience was in a world of ice and snow.

Editor:Li Peng Source:chinadaily.com.cn