Why does Copa Airlines’ livery look EXACTLY like United’s?

[Pinecone]

It’s a question I’ve had for a long time.

[Hamza.N]

Copa airlines is apart of star alliance which united is apart of too.

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In 1998, continental airlines (now united airlines) acquired 49 percent of the airline and then increased it to 51 percent the year later. Since then, copa has adopted a livery and logo similiar to continental airlines. This is why they are similiar.

scource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Airlines#Expansion_years

[GlobalFlyer1]

United got their livery from Continental when they merged, so it’s not actually United’s ;)

But UA unveiled a new livery a while back so they’ll be pretty different once you see them side-by-side

[brunocr98]

THANK YOU! Someone who actually searches the answer that isn’t me. I’m tired of always being that person.

[Pinecone]

Thank you all!