The retro roo has touched down on Australian soil. It's the newest addition to the Qantas Airways fleet - the new Boeing 737-800 aircraft has landed in Sydney, proudly carrying a retro livery based on the original design from Qantas' B747s of the 1970s. The Flying Kangaroo is hopeful the retro-themed design will trigger a positive response in a bid to boost customer loyalty and rebuild its brand after a tough year of the airline. Qantas Boeing 737-800 is a flying tribute to mark seven decades of the Flying Kangaroo logo . Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce joined past and present staff and executives and other guests to welcome the aircraft after it was given a water cannon salute from Air Services Australia. 'Seeing this brand new aircraft in classic livery inspires a real sense of pride in all that Qantas and its people have achieved,' Mr Joyce said. 'For 70 years this familiar kangaroo on the tail has represented not just our airline but also the best of Australia and a sense of home for those who have seen it at airports around the world. 'We are especially proud to name this aircraft after our friend and former CEO, James Strong. 'James was an exceptional leader and this aircraft represents his love of innovation and his respect for the past.' Qantas is hopeful the retro-themed livery will trigger a positive response from customers after a tough year of the airline . The design is a flashback to the livery that adorned Qantas Boeing 747s in the 1970s . Cabin crew, bedecked in the original 1970s Pucci uniform of green blazer and floral dress and served passengers a retro-themed menu . James Strong was Qantas CEO from 1993 to 2001 and later served on the Qantas Board until his death in March 2013. His wife Jeanne-Claude and son Nicholas were at the hangar on Wednesday to christen the aircraft. Mr Joyce acknowledged it was a difficult time in the aviation business but said 'the worst is over for us'. The company reported a bottom line loss of $2.8 billion in August but has been working steadily on its $2 billion recovery scheme. It comes after the national carrier announced its major overhaul, which included 5000 job cuts, ditch unprofitable international routes and cuts to its aircraft maintenance budget. It has predicted a return to profitability in the first half of the financial year. The aircraft will begin services across the Qantas domestic network from next week . Cabin crew, bedecked in the original 1970s Pucci uniform of green blazer and floral dress and served passengers a retro-themed menu . The aircraft - complete with wraparound orange ochre band and the retro flying kangaroo design - was unveiled on Sunday in Seattle . The aircraft - complete with wraparound orange ochre band and the retro flying kangaroo design - was unveiled on Sunday in Seattle with the help of Qantas ambassador John Travolta. Before its homecoming, media and invited guests were flown from Seattle to Fiji on a special retro-themed flight. Cabin crew, bedecked in the original 1970s Pucci uniform of green blazer and floral dress, served passengers a retro-themed menu designed by Rockpool chef Neil Perry. The new Boeing 737-800, the 75th of the aircraft type, will begin services across the Qantas domestic network from next week.
Qantas Boeing 737-800 is a flying tribute to mark seven decades of the Flying Kangaroo logo .
The aircraft is bearing the name of trailblazing former Qantas CEO James Strong .
The design is a flashback to the livery that adorned Qantas Boeing 747s in the 1970s .
The aircraft  will begin services across the Qantas domestic network from next week .
The retro roo has touched down on Australian soil. It's the newest addition to the Qantas Airways fleet - the new Boeing 737-800 aircraft has landed in Sydney, proudly carrying a retro livery based on the original design from Qantas' B747s of the 1970s. The Flying Kangaroo is hopeful the retro-themed design will trigger a positive response in a bid to boost customer loyalty and rebuild its brand after a tough year of the airline. Qantas Boeing 737-800 is a flying tribute to mark seven decades of the Flying Kangaroo logo . Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce joined past and present staff and executives and other guests to welcome the aircraft after it was given a water cannon salute from Air Services Australia. 'Seeing this brand new aircraft in classic livery inspires a real sense of pride in all that Qantas and its people have achieved,' Mr Joyce said. 'For 70 years this familiar kangaroo on the tail has represented not just our airline but also the best of Australia and a sense of home for those who have seen it at airports around the world. 'We are especially proud to name this aircraft after our friend and former CEO, James Strong. 'James was an exceptional leader and this aircraft represents his love of innovation and his respect for the past.' Qantas is hopeful the retro-themed livery will trigger a positive response from customers after a tough year of the airline . The design is a flashback to the livery that adorned Qantas Boeing 747s in the 1970s . Cabin crew, bedecked in the original 1970s Pucci uniform of green blazer and floral dress and served passengers a retro-themed menu . James Strong was Qantas CEO from 1993 to 2001 and later served on the Qantas Board until his death in March 2013. His wife Jeanne-Claude and son Nicholas were at the hangar on Wednesday to christen the aircraft. Mr Joyce acknowledged it was a difficult time in the aviation business but said 'the worst is over for us'. The company reported a bottom line loss of $2.8 billion in August but has been working steadily on its $2 billion recovery scheme. It comes after the national carrier announced its major overhaul, which included 5000 job cuts, ditch unprofitable international routes and cuts to its aircraft maintenance budget. It has predicted a return to profitability in the first half of the financial year. The aircraft will begin services across the Qantas domestic network from next week . Cabin crew, bedecked in the original 1970s Pucci uniform of green blazer and floral dress and served passengers a retro-themed menu . The aircraft - complete with wraparound orange ochre band and the retro flying kangaroo design - was unveiled on Sunday in Seattle . The aircraft - complete with wraparound orange ochre band and the retro flying kangaroo design - was unveiled on Sunday in Seattle with the help of Qantas ambassador John Travolta. Before its homecoming, media and invited guests were flown from Seattle to Fiji on a special retro-themed flight. Cabin crew, bedecked in the original 1970s Pucci uniform of green blazer and floral dress, served passengers a retro-themed menu designed by Rockpool chef Neil Perry. The new Boeing 737-800, the 75th of the aircraft type, will begin services across the Qantas domestic network from next week.
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