Earlier this week, both jets were ferried to Amarillo, Texas, where the transformation began, according to the X account United Fleet Website.
N14102 left Amarillo on February 4 and has already returned to commercial service, according to Flight Aware data, while N14106 remains in Amarillo for its scheduled repainting.
Celebrating women artists: The origins of livery
The "Her Art Here" program was started in 2019 with the goal of celebrating the creativity and achievements of women artists across the United States.
Two winning artworks were chosen to be exhibited on the sides of United's aircraft after the initiative asked female artists to submit their concepts. The idea was to honor the contributions of women in the arts and provide a global platform for their work.
The two 757s with their eye-catching liveries have flown all over the world, sparking conversation and praise for their boldness and creativity.
For the two female artists, the "Her Art Here" initiative not only promoted their artwork but also brought attention to their talents on a worldwide level.
The program’s impact is a reminder of how large organizations can use their platforms to support diversity and inclusion in the arts.
Artists behind the livery designs
The two winning artists were Tsungwei Moo from California and Corinne Antonelli from New Jersey. Antonelli's design for N14102 was inspired by renowned locations in New York and New Jersey.
Her artwork celebrated the rich history and culture of the area by showcasing the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, and other significant regional landmarks.
Antoenelli told United Airlines that she felt proud to see her artwork at its full scale in the physical world.
"My goal as an artist is to have people experience my art rather than just view it in a gallery, therefore having it displayed on an airplane has certainly been the most rewarding feeling I've ever experienced in my art career."
Moo's design, on the other hand, was a lively representation of California, highlighting the state's rich colors, dynamic energy, and scenic beauty.
The painting included the Golden Gate Bridge, palm trees, and sunglasses. Her artwork was painted on N14106. Tsungwei's life experiences also influenced her art.
The gifted artist was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, and moved to San Francisco 14 years ago on a United Airlines trip.
The future of United's 757 fleet
United Airlines has one of the world's largest and most varied fleets. The Airbus A320 series, Boeing 737 aircraft, and Boeing 757s make up its narrowbody fleet.
Data from planespotters.net indicates that United's fleet consists of 40 Boeing 757-200 aircraft, with an average age of 28 years. Of those, 34 are parked and in operation at the moment.
Furthermore, United Airlines, which possesses 21 Boeing 757-300 models, has an average age of 22.5 years.
The majority of these aircraft are nearing retirement. However, they still fly for the airline on both local and foreign routes.
As a result, United intends to replace them with the newer Airbus A321XLR over time. According to a recent my article, the Airbus A321XLR will join United Airlines' fleet in January 2026.
The airline is anticipated to replace its fleet of outdated Boeing 757s with this aircraft.
