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JetBlue Unveils New Veteran and USA 250th Anniversary Themed Livery

JetBlue has announced that their ‘Vets in Blue’ aircraft now also features a commemorative ‘250’ design, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA.


JetBlue's 'Vets in Blue' Aircraft Livery Now also Includes a Tribute to America's 250th Anniversary - Courtesy U.S. Department of Transportation
JetBlue's 'Vets in Blue' Aircraft Livery Now also Includes a Tribute to America's 250th Anniversary - Courtesy U.S. Department of Transportation

On Wednesday (July 1, 2026), JetBlue announced that their ‘Vets in Blue’ aircraft now features a commemorative ‘250’ design honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The aircraft was showcased on Tuesday (June 30th) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), where U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty and an all-veteran JetBlue flight crew to recognize the airline’s tribute to veterans and active-duty service members whose service has helped safeguard the freedoms celebrated throughout the nation's 250-year history.


Speaking at Tuesday’s ceremony at DCA, JetBlue’s CEO, Joanna Geraghty, said,


“As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, JetBlue is proud to celebrate the spirit of service, community and connection that has shaped our country.  Our ‘Vets in Blue’ aircraft has long served as a tribute to the veterans and service members who inspire us, and adding this special 250 design gives us a meaningful way to honor this historic milestone.  From the onboard video to the volunteer work our crewmembers will take part in, we’re honoring the people who have defended our nation and continue to protect the ideals that move us forward.”


Also speaking at the event, U.S. Department of Secretary, Sean Duffy, added,


“I’m proud to see JetBlue join in on celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.  JetBlue's patriotic plane embodies the great American spirit and reminds passengers our nation is worth celebrating.”


JetBlue specially designed the commemorative ‘250’ design to add to their ‘Vets in Blue’ aircraft, the airline’s special livery honoring U.S. military veterans.  The aircraft now serves as a flying tribute to America’s historic anniversary while continuing to recognize the service, sacrifice and dedication of the United States’ service members.  As part of the tribute, JetBlue is also unveiling a limited run of 1,776 trading cards featuring the special livery.


JetBlue also announced a series of special initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S., including a limited-time inflight video showcased onboard all JetBlue flights and a veteran-focused service initiative.  The video honors America and its 250-year history, as well as the nation’s veterans and the airline’s own crewmembers.  Narrated by JetBlue’s Chief Operating Officer and U.S. Navy veteran, Warren Christie, the video will be available onboard all JetBlue flights throughout July.  Customers will also be greeted with a welcome screen featuring the airline’s ‘250’ design.



Source: JetBlue / Business Wire

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