“A once-in-a-lifetime scene in Japan” appears at Narita Airport! The “world’s most spectacular passenger aircraft” arrives… with an “astonishing collaboration” at the airport

The new STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA GOLD special-livery aircraft operated by Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines flew into Narita Airport, with flight JX800/JX801 announced as its inaugural service to the airport. The design, which covers the entire fuselage in gold, was created in collaboration with Japanese designer Sorayama Hajime (空山基), and the aircraft embodies the concept of “gold that astonishes the world.” The official announcement of its inaugural service and photos of the aircraft had been attracting attention on social media.

The gold and silver special-livery aircraft appeared together at Narita Airport on the same day, creating a rare scene. In addition to STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA GOLD, the silver STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA was also reported to be operating at the airport. STARLUX announced that “today’s services are expected to be the only opportunity for both aircraft to be together in Japan,” drawing attention as a rare sight of the two aircraft being seen simultaneously at Narita.

The aircraft used were the A350-1000s B-58554 and B-58553, with the gold aircraft expressing the texture of liquid metal while incorporating design elements by Sorayama Hajime (空山基). Reactions from passengers and airport ground staff, along with comments on social media, included remarks such as “the flamboyance is too much” and “looks cool.” STARLUX also highlighted its operating schedule for the day, including Narita services JX800/JX801.