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Japanese airline Zipair rushes to change its logo before the end of the year Fears spark support for Russia
Zipair, Japanese low-costxo walletairline, entry When the symbol of the airline Z resembles the symbol of the Russian invasion of Ukraine The president of the company said that he was ready to change the logo by the end of this year.
On June 18, 2022, The Washington Post reported that Zip Air, or Zipair, a low-cost airline in Japan. Japan Airlines Group's business, or JAL, is changing the Z logo on the plane's wing fins. This is because it is similar to the Z symbol that appeared on Russian tanks that invaded Ukraine.
also now The letters also have a similar design. which by the end of this year The airline will update the "Z" symbol affixed to all its aircraft.
Zipair is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines. Established in 2018, four Boeing 787-8s fly between Narita Airport and Bangkok, Seoul, Honolulu, Singapore and Los Angeles.
As CNN reports, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth month, an airline has announced plans to change its uniforms. Amid concerns from passengers that the airline's current symbol may indicate it supports an invasion of Ukraine.
In a press release announcing the new Zipair route from Tokyo to San Jose, California, the company's president said: The company is removing the Z on the rear fin of the plane. and replaced by a geometric pattern on the stripes of the plane instead.
And he acknowledged the concerns of customers sent to the company that the logo resembles the emblem on Russian tanks. Although the logo has been used since the airline's opening in 2018.
Russia uses the letter "Z" to signify victory in the aggression. This letter appears on top of tanks and soldiers' uniforms. Including those who support the Kremlin government using this letter. to spread support for the Russian government
Previously, Ivan Kuliak, a Russian gymnast. Banned from competing for a year for having the letter "Z" on his chest at the World Gymnastics Championships in March.
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