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Few airlines have a history as rich as Qantas.

From the polished metal aircraft of the 1950s and 1960s to the famous red-tail "Flying Kangaroo" seen around the world today, Qantas liveries have evolved alongside Australia's aviation journey.

The airline's early designs reflected the golden age of air travel, while the arrival of the Boeing 747 introduced some of the most iconic Qantas paint schemes ever worn. Over the decades, the Flying Kangaroo logo has been redesigned several times, becoming cleaner and more modern with each generation of aircraft.

Today's livery, featured on aircraft such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Airbus A330, combines a minimalist white fuselage with the instantly recognizable red tail, creating one of the most recognizable airline brands in the world.

From propeller aircraft crossing the Australian Outback to ultra-long-haul flights connecting continents, the evolution of Qantas liveries tells the story of more than a century of aviation innovation.

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