Kaohsiung-Matsu Route Increases to Two Flights Weekly, 'Time Machine' Livery Aircraft Debuts
The Kaohsiung-Matsu air route, which resumed last year after a 20-year hiatus, will increase its frequency from one to two flights per week starting today. A special livery aircraft named 'Matsu Time Machine' concept held its inaugural flight ceremony at Kaohsiung Airport, aiming to boost tourism.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuo, Lienchiang County, May 4th) The Kaohsiung-Matsu air route, which had been suspended for 20 years and resumed last year, will increase its frequency from once a week to twice a week starting today. A special livery aircraft based on the concept of 'Matsu Time Machine' held its inaugural flight ceremony at Kaohsiung Airport.
To welcome this year's peak tourism season in Matsu, Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming and Speaker Chang Yung-chi collaborated with Mandarin Airlines to hold the 'Kaohsiung-Matsu Livery Aircraft Inaugural Flight and Increased Frequency Press Conference' at Kaohsiung International Airport today. The livery aircraft took off after a water salute ceremony, officially announcing a comprehensive upgrade of the route service.
The Lienchiang County Government stated that the Kaohsiung-Matsu route, which had been suspended for 20 years, resumed regular civil aviation service last year by Mandarin Airlines. It has been highly favored by travelers from southern Taiwan due to its high convenience, successfully opening up a new market and becoming an important air bridge connecting southern Taiwan and Matsu.
The county government said that the biggest highlight of this inaugural flight is the special livery designed by renowned designer Chou Chun-sheng and illustrator Hung Tien-hsien, commissioned by Mandarin Airlines. The design team took 'Matsu Time Machine' as the core concept, extracting Matsu's unique 'sense of time' and 'stable island atmosphere,' leading travelers into a sensory journey stacked with historical layers through visual aesthetics.
The county government stated that the visual inspiration for the livery comes from suitcase stickers, postmarks, and emblem symbols. Through subtle associations with military emblem forms, Matsu's frontline history is transformed into collectible travel marks.
In addition, the county government pointed out that the images select representative species of Matsu, such as the Chinese Crested Tern, Formosan sika deer, yellow croaker, and finless porpoise, and connect them with landmarks such as Kaohsiung's Dagang Bridge and Marine Music Center; the colors use 'sea and sky blue' and 'aged wine amber yellow,' injecting cultural warmth into a fresh and bright palette, showcasing a restrained yet orderly visual aesthetic.
The County Government's Transportation and Tourism Bureau stated that the 'Kaohsiung-Matsu route' will be adjusted to operate every Monday and Friday starting from the 4th, increasing from once a week to twice a week, providing travelers with more convenient and flexible transportation options, which will help strengthen exchanges and interactions between southern Taiwan and Matsu. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuo, Lienchiang County, May 4th) The Kaohsiung-Matsu air route, which had been suspended for 20 years and resumed last year, will increase its frequency from once a week to twice a week starting today. A special livery aircraft based on the concept of 'Matsu Time Machine' held its inaugural flight ceremony at Kaohsiung Airport.
To welcome this year's peak tourism season in Matsu, Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming and Speaker Chang Yung-chi collaborated with Mandarin Airlines to hold the 'Kaohsiung-Matsu Livery Aircraft Inaugural Flight and Increased Frequency Press Conference' at Kaohsiung International Airport today. The livery aircraft took off after a water salute ceremony, officially announcing a comprehensive upgrade of the route service.
The Lienchiang County Government stated that the Kaohsiung-Matsu route, which had been suspended for 20 years, resumed regular civil aviation service last year by Mandarin Airlines. It has been highly favored by travelers from southern Taiwan due to its high convenience, successfully opening up a new market and becoming an important air bridge connecting southern Taiwan and Matsu.
The county government said that the biggest highlight of this inaugural flight is the special livery designed by renowned designer Chou Chun-sheng and illustrator Hung Tien-hsien, commissioned by Mandarin Airlines. The design team took 'Matsu Time Machine' as the core concept, extracting Matsu's unique 'sense of time' and 'stable island atmosphere,' leading travelers into a sensory journey stacked with historical layers through visual aesthetics.
The county government stated that the visual inspiration for the livery comes from suitcase stickers, postmarks, and emblem symbols. Through subtle associations with military emblem forms, Matsu's frontline history is transformed into collectible travel marks.
In addition, the county government pointed out that the images select representative species of Matsu, such as the Chinese Crested Tern, Formosan sika deer, yellow croaker, and finless porpoise, and connect them with landmarks such as Kaohsiung's Dagang Bridge and Marine Music Center; the colors use 'sea and sky blue' and 'aged wine amber yellow,' injecting cultural warmth into a fresh and bright palette, showcasing a restrained yet orderly visual aesthetic.
The County Government's Transportation and Tourism Bureau stated that the 'Kaohsiung-Matsu route' will be adjusted to operate every Monday and Friday starting from the 4th, increasing from once a week to twice a week, providing travelers with more convenient and flexible transportation options, which will help strengthen exchanges and interactions between southern Taiwan and Matsu. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150504
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