(Photo jetBlue Airways)JetBlue Airways, in partnership with Empire State Development (ESD), today immortalized its hometown status with the unveiling of Airbus A320-232 (c/n 2160) N586JB, aptly named "I Heart Blue York," featuring the airline's co-branded trademark with New York State's iconic I LOVE NEW YORK tourism campaign and logo. The newly branded aircraft was revealed to hundreds of crewmembers at JetBlue Airways' home base at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport by CEO Dave Barger on February 8, 2011.
"JetBlue's ceremonial first flight from JFK to Buffalo more than 10 years ago focused on driving tourism and business and delivering the best value and service in the skies across the Empire State," said Dave Barger, chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways. "Today's livery reminds us not only of our beginnings, but also of our future and our commitment to our home state as we begin a new decade of service to become Americas' Favorite Airline. New York is at the heart of JetBlue and JetBlue is at the heart of New York."
"JetBlue is an important economic engine for New York State," said ESD Executive Director Peter Davidson. "In 2009, the tourism industry generated $46 billion in spending, which resulted in over $6 billion in state and local taxes and supported more than 660,000 jobs. JetBlue's commitment to providing high quality, competitive airfares throughout New York helps to support continued economic growth in the state. In addition, the newly branded aircraft demonstrates the powerful marketing, sponsorship and branding opportunities created by the JetBlue and I LOVE NEW YORK partnership. Keep an eye out for co-marketing promotions, fare sales and I LOVE NEW YORK content on JetBlue seatbacks. We hope that the newly branded aircraft will encourage people to discover all that New York has to offer."
In addition, short films to promote tourism for New York State will be shown on JetBlue's in-flight seatback program this month. In partnership with ProMotion Pictures, New York State's iconic tourism campaign worked with teams of students at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate School of Film to create the films. The project had two goals: to support the arts in New York in recognition of the 50th anniversary of state funding for the arts and to create unique, branded entertainment for New York State tourism. To find out more and to view the films visit www.ILOVENY.com.
Designed in collaboration with the logo's original creator, Milton Glaser, the co-branded trademark features a deliberate intersecting of the popular I LOVE NEW YORK phrase with the famous red heart and the JetBlue logo. The logo is placed on both sides of the aircraft's tailfin. When viewing the aircraft from its left side, the JetBlue logo appears prominently with the red heart. On the right side of the aircraft, the logo is rotated, showcasing the I LOVE NEW YORK logo more prominently. The aircraft is christened "I HeartBlue York," with the name characteristically placed on the fuselage below the cockpit. In keeping with JetBlue's new fuselage design, the enlarged JetBlue logo on the aircraft is entirely dark blue and featured prominently on an all-white fuselage.
Created in 1975, the I LOVE NEW YORK logo is an icon recognized around the world. While it has often been imitated, this is the first time the powerful logo has been adapted and co-branded for joint use with another entity, demonstrating the significant role JetBlue plays for travel and economic development throughout the State of New York. In 2010, JetBlue announced its intent to keep its corporate headquarters in New York City, with plans to relocate from Forest Hills to Long Island City by 2012. JetBlue will remain the only major commercial passenger airline with its headquarters in New York City and in New York State, giving the carrier a true dedication to and understanding of the market and the people who live and travel here.
(jetBlue Airways - Press Release)
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