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Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) has unveiled its first custom-designed aircraft livery celebrating Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics. The airline, which became the Official Airline of Gopher Athletics in 2023, has provided charter services for university sports teams since 2012, operating nearly 500 charters over 12 years.
The new design features the Minnesota Block M and Maroon and Gold colors on tail number 809, marking the first custom aircraft design in Sun Country’s fleet of 43 passenger planes. One of the aircraft’s first flights will transport the Gopher football team to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., on December 30.
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) ha svelato la sua prima livrea personalizzata celebrando l’atletica dei Minnesota Golden Gopher. La compagnia aerea, che è diventata l’Official Airline of Gopher Athletics nel 2023, ha fornito servizi di charter per le squadre sportive universitarie dal 2012, operando quasi 500 charter in 12 anni.
Il nuovo design presenta il Minnesota Block M e i colori Maroon e Gold sul numero di coda 809, segnando il primo design personalizzato di un aereo nella flotta di 43 aerei passeggeri di Sun Country. Uno dei primi voli dell’aereo trasporterà la squadra di football dei Gopher al Duke’s Mayo Bowl a Charlotte, N.C., il 30 dicembre.
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) ha presentado su primera pintura de avión personalizada en honor a la atletismo de los Minnesota Golden Gopher. La aerolínea, que se convirtió en la Aerolínea Oficial de Gopher Athletics en 2023, ha proporcionado servicios de chárter para equipos deportivos universitarios desde 2012, operando casi 500 chárteres en 12 años.
El nuevo diseño presenta el Minnesota Block M y los colores Marrón y Dorado en el número de cola 809, marcando el primer diseño de avión personalizado en la flota de 43 aviones de pasajeros de Sun Country. Uno de los primeros vuelos del avión transportará al equipo de fútbol de los Gopher al Duke’s Mayo Bowl en Charlotte, N.C., el 30 de diciembre.
선 컨트리 항공 (NASDAQ: SNCY)가 미네소타 골든 고퍼 운동부를 기념하는 첫 번째 맞춤형 항공기 외관을 공개했습니다. 이 항공사는 2023년에 고퍼 운동부의 공식 항공사로 지정되었으며, 2012년부터 대학 스포츠 팀을 위한 전세 서비스를 제공해왔으며, 12년 동안 거의 500회의 전세를 운영했습니다.
새로운 디자인은 꼬리 번호 809에 미네소타 블록 M과 마룬 및 골드 색상을 사용하여 선 컨트리의 43대 여객기 중 첫 번째 맞춤형 항공기 디자인을 나타냅니다. 이 항공기의 첫 번째 비행 중 하나는 12월 30일 노스캐롤라이나주 샬럿에서 열리는 듀크스 마요 볼로 고퍼 축구팀을 수송할 것입니다.
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) a dévoilé son premier design d’avion sur mesure célébrant l’athlétisme des Minnesota Golden Gopher. La compagnie aérienne, qui est devenue la compagnie aérienne officielle des Gopher Athletics en 2023, a fourni des services de charter pour les équipes sportives universitaires depuis 2012, opérant près de 500 charters en 12 ans.
Le nouveau design arbore le Minnesota Block M et des couleurs bordeaux et or sur le numéro de queue 809, marquant le premier design d’avion personnalisé dans la flotte de 43 avions passagers de Sun Country. Un des premiers vols de l’avion transportera l’équipe de football des Gopher au Duke’s Mayo Bowl à Charlotte, Caroline du Nord, le 30 décembre.
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) hat ihre erste maßgeschneiderte Flugzeuglackierung vorgestellt, die die Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics feiert. Die Fluggesellschaft, die 2023 zur offiziellen Airline der Gopher Athletics wurde, bietet seit 2012 Charterdienste für Universitätsportteams an und hat in 12 Jahren nahezu 500 Charterflüge durchgeführt.
Das neue Design zeigt das Minnesota Block M und die Farben Maroon und Gold auf der Hecknummer 809, was das erste individuelle Flugzeugdesign in der Flotte von 43 Passagierflugzeugen von Sun Country markiert. Einer der ersten Flüge des Flugzeugs wird das Gopher-Footballteam am 30. Dezember zum Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., transportieren.
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- Long-term partnership demonstrated through 500 charter flights over 12 years
- Official airline status strengthens brand presence in local market
- Strategic marketing initiative through custom livery enhances brand visibility
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) debuted its first custom-designed aircraft livery in celebration of Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics. Sun Country was named the Official Airline of Gopher Athletics in 2023. In addition, Sun Country has provided charter service for the university’s sports teams since 2012 and has flown nearly 500 charters during the past 12 years.
“Sun Country is proud to debut this aircraft design that illustrates our hometown pride and longstanding partnership between two iconic Minnesota organizations,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. “We look forward to continuing our multi-year partnership with Gopher Athletics and will root for them for years to come.”
“This is a tremendous extension between two proud Minnesota brands,” said Minnesota Senior Associate Athletic Director Mike Wierzbicki. “We take great pride in our relationship with Sun Country. They have been a tremendous partner, and we are excited for Minnesota fans and college sports fans to see the Minnesota Block M and Maroon and Gold flying all over the country.”
This livery is the first custom aircraft design in Sun Country’s fleet of 43 passenger planes. Among one of the first flights with the Maroon and Gold paint, the aircraft is scheduled to take the Gopher football team to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, December 30.
“Customers and Gopher fans will see this aircraft, which is tail number 809, on many routes throughout our network,” Whitney added. “Our history with Gopher Athletics presented a great opportunity for us to finally create a custom livery that our hometown will be excited about.”
Gopher Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college athletics – is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Gopher Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the athletic department.
Read more about our partnership with Minnesota Gopher Athletics here.
About Sun Country
Sun Country Airlines is a new breed of hybrid low-cost air carrier, whose mission is to connect guests to their favorite people and places, to create lifelong memories and transformative experiences. Sun Country dynamically deploys shared resources across our synergistic scheduled service, charter, and cargo businesses. Based in Minnesota, we focus on serving leisure and visiting friends and relatives (“VFR”) passengers and charter customers and providing cargo service to Amazon, with flights throughout the United States and to destinations in Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean.
For photos, b-roll and additional company information, visit https://www.stories.suncountry.com/multimedia
About Gopher Athletics
The University of Minnesota sponsors 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams and is represented by more than 625 student-athletes who compete in the Big Ten and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Minnesota has claimed 29 national championships in eight different sports and has won 216 regular-season conference titles and 42 conference tournament championships. Minnesota has also produced 213 Academic All-Americans, which ranks as the tenth most all-time among college and universities.
Media Contact: MediaRelations@suncountry.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0798544c-facb-42aa-8a31-00018bc3f781
FAQ
When did Sun Country Airlines (SNCY) become the Official Airline of Gopher Athletics?
Sun Country Airlines became the Official Airline of Gopher Athletics in 2023.
How many charter flights has Sun Country (SNCY) operated for Gopher Athletics?
Sun Country Airlines has operated nearly 500 charter flights for Gopher Athletics over the past 12 years, since 2012.
What is the tail number of Sun Country’s (SNCY) new Gopher-themed aircraft?
The Gopher-themed aircraft has tail number 809.
How many passenger planes are in Sun Country’s (SNCY) current fleet?
Sun Country Airlines currently operates a fleet of 43 passenger planes.
