German Airways Reveals Bold New Livery for E190 Fleet

German Airways has unveiled a striking new livery as it begins a full rebranding of its Embraer E190 fleet, marking the next phase in the evolution of the airline’s identity.

The first aircraft to feature the new design, Embraer E190 D-AJHW, rolled out of the Cologne/Bonn Airport maintenance hangar this week and will return to active service shortly. The fresh look coincides with the launch of the summer 2025 schedule and represents a more modern and dynamic visual statement for the German regional carrier.

Tail First – A Patriotic Statement

The standout feature of the new livery is the redesigned tail fin. Gone is the traditional branding; in its place is a bold, dotted design of the German national colors — black, red, and gold — forming a stylized flag motif that sweeps dynamically across the tail and winglets. Notably, the airline’s name no longer appears on the tail, allowing the flag elements to speak for themselves and underline the carrier’s heritage.

According to Maren Wolters, Managing Director of German Airways, the livery reflects the airline’s identity as “a service provider with typically German quality characteristics such as reliability and high technical performance.”

Strengthening Strategic Partnerships

As a key wet lease operator for major European airlines, German Airways’ E190s are commonly seen operating on behalf of KLM Cityhopper, and the new livery reflects this too. The words “Operating for KLM Cityhopper” are now prominently displayed on the fuselage of aircraft flying under this partnership, further reinforcing its strategic ties and performance reputation.

Fleet-Wide Refresh Underway

This rebranding will eventually cover all eight aircraft in the German Airways fleet, each undergoing a full repaint and internal refresh as part of their scheduled maintenance. The rebranding not only brings a cleaner, modern look but also reinforces national identity and operational pride for Germany’s second-oldest airline.

For spotters, keep an eye out as these reworked E190s begin to appear across Europe throughout the summer — especially at KLM hubs like Amsterdam Schiphol.