Written by: Chang Chong Chen, Senior Correspondent
Translated by: Katya Cho, Junior Translator

(Airshow in terminal 2 of Mangsten International Airport in Lián)

A week long celebration is underway in the 2nd terminal of Mangsten International Airport, it is a unique occasion to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Peocracy's very own national carrier, the Huawan Intercontinental. This is a special exposé of the national carrier.

(Old Logo of Huawan Intercontinental, 1947-1990)
First established on June 12th 1947 and inaugurated by The Peony, Mei Yan, on July 12th 70 years ago. It was the largest air carrier in the nation, and one of the only air carriers that service outside the Peonic borders in its period of seclusion and autarky. Starting from just 30 crew members, now has grown to a whopping 2000 of both ground and air crew members.

The importance of its birthday is, not only due to its proud national carrier status, but because thIs carrier became the pioneer of the Peonic aviation industry, and also enabled the growth of the Mangsten International airport, which was once a lowly airfield next to paddy fields.

(Old Photo of a stewardess in the 1960's)
When it was first established, stewardesses would use Peonic traditional dresses, the Hanfu. Whilst stewards would wear the male variation of the Hanfu. Other attempts to create a cultural image of the national carrier include: onboard serving of Linic Duck and Mantou, providing origami tutorial charts in the seat pockets, serving warm cha onboard, and decorating the interior to fit traditional clothing patterns.

(Current Huawan Intercontinental Stewardess uniform)
These days however, the airliner has modernized itself with a completely new image. One of which are the changing of uniforms, from the traditional yet high-maintenance Hanfu to the beige suit with a red hat that the stewardesses call "the breadroll" attached with a white scarf resembling a hijab, to reflect the strong islamic foundation of the country. First-class passengers are still serviced by stewardesses wearing the Hanfu, now uniformed rather than before. Male stewards wear a clean cut suit with a bright red tie and the pin of the airline's bird symbol.

(Huawan Intercontinental logo 1990 - Present)
The bird symbol was introduced in the 90's to replace the old peony flower logo, since then it has been the main symbol of the national carrier, and every crew member are needed to wear a pin of the bird. Those like flight attendants, pilots, receptionists and ticketing are given pins made of metal, the more senior the staff, the more expensive the materials are, with the most senior crew members fashioning platinum bird pins or diamond pins for first-class flight attendants. Special with the stewardess, whose pins are fashioned in their hats, carved into a round metal plate.

(Proud Huawan Intercontinental pilots)
Pilots of the national carrier received rigorous training, what sets it different from other airliners is that Peonic pilots are incredibly disciplined, succinct, precise and punctual. It is not a mystery, that Huawan Intercontinental is considered one of the most punctual airliners in the world, one to not be too early nor too late. Ranks follow international standards, however their uniforms differ between helicopter pilots and airplane pilots, with helicopter pilots receiving a slightly lighter suit than their airplane comrades. The same level of discipline are also set towards all crew members, with punctuality and ethical values held dear.

(Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in the Boeing webpage)
The national carrier houses several airplanes and helicopters, with 2 Boeing 747-8’s, 8 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. Used for both intercontinental flights, usually towards Knightisian, Arasian, North Pacifican, Albion countries, all outside The South Pacific including the recently established Cooperation of FuYuan. A Kleinhardt K500 jet, manufactured by Zollern air company and air carrier, Kleinhardt Inc, are also used for intercontinental travels within The South Pacific, laying routes to Grovne, Imperium, Theron, Zadin, Castiana, Atlantis, Ciria, Karnetgrad, Alox, Kysa and Lidpointthwaithe-with-jump-minstersome.

(CKJ900S, the first Peonic made jetliner)
The real pride of the Huawan Intercontinental lies in its exclusive usage of the CeoKlein Jet 900 “Swallow” (CKJ 900S), the first purely Peonic manufactured airplane with substantial backing from the Zollern government. The CKJ 900S usually flies for local routes as well as close routes towards Qvait, Rebeltopia, Kringalia and surrounding areas. However there are times in which the Swallow was used for international routes, even flaunting its ability to fly as far as Kysa.

(Details of Armada size, Tail Livery, Body Livery, and Logo)
The Peony herself frequented the use of the Swallow as her main method of transportation. Its great reliability, cost and speed enables it to become a tremendous asset for the national carrier. Several of the Swallow are also deployed in Giacarta, along with several Bell 525 helicopters for hard to reach areas in the mainland and the Cooperation.

Today, we mark the birthday of the national carrier, representing the LuoYang Post, we say, here’s to your 70th birthday, and may you prosper for another 70 or more.