In 1965, Braniff radically changed its identity by introducing the “BI” logo and bright color schemes designed by Alexander Girard for its jets, along with bold new flight crew uniforms by Italian designer Emilio Pucci. #DefunctThursday #Braniff #AvGeek
This tweet was posted on February 10, 2022.
In 1966 #EmilioPucci introduced this Supersonic Derby outfit for #Braniff. The harlequin-print nylon jersey, tights, and bowler hat have Central American instruments and pre-Columbian art motifs.
This tweet was posted on August 29, 2018.
In the mid-1960s, #Braniff International Airways launched the "End of the Plain Plane" campaign, dressing up their aircraft in bright, bold, eye-catching liveries never before seen on commercial aircraft. This #Halloween, are you dressing up as anything? #avgeek #livery
This tweet was posted on October 31, 2019.
In the mid-1970s, the advertising firm of Dillon, Gordon, Hawkey & Shortt took over #Braniff International's brand image. Gordon negotiated with artist Alexander Calder to paint an entire Douglas DC-8-62. #AdvertisingBraniff
This tweet was posted on January 19, 2018.
Jet Set Carry-On (T1, pre-TSA) has a great selection of flight bags on view, like this pink 1960s one by Braniff: http://t.co/rfHTLjDfMw
This tweet was posted on March 05, 2013.
RT @NathAt: Braniff '66 revamp by exec MaryWellsLawrence "End of Plain Planes." Alexandre Girard Emilio Pucci Beth Levine boot https://t.…
This tweet was posted on June 13, 2016.
RT @airandspace: In 1960s, Braniff Airways introduced "End of the Plain Plane" w/brightly colored livery & designer uniforms: https://t.co…
This tweet was posted on May 02, 2017.
This Douglas DC-8-62, named Flying Colors of South America, entered service in 1973, on routes between the U.S. and premier South American destinations. Do you have a favorite airline livery? #avgeek #braniff #AlexanderCalder
This tweet was posted on July 22, 2021.
This is your last week to see "When You Got It- Flaunt It: #AdvertisingBraniff International," which highlights two decades of #Braniff International Airways' marketing history. https://t.co/8sbBw9rlm5
This tweet was posted on June 12, 2018.
What's going on in the design lab? We're currently designing our newest exhibition on #Braniff Adverts. Do you recognize any of these ads?
This tweet was posted on October 13, 2017.
While the Concordes were flown at Mach 2 (over 1,300 mph) out over the Atlantic, Braniff could not exceed Mach 0.95 on the overland DFW–IAD leg. Service only lasted a year and a half and was canceled in June 1980. #Braniff #Concorde #avgeek
This tweet was posted on January 14, 2023.
While the Concordes were flown at Mach 2 (over 1,300 mph) out over the Atlantic, Braniff could not exceed Mach 0.95 on the overland DFW–IAD leg. Service only lasted a year and a half and was canceled in June 1980. #Braniff #Concorde #avgeek
This tweet was posted on January 13, 2023.