The English naming results for China Airlines' 777 are out — "Flying Oasis" wins for its meaningful symbolism

Reported by Journalist You T-Ru / Comprehensive Report

Seeing imaginations of the new 777 aircraft through the eyes of young students. The results of China Airlines’ “Shuiyou Shanye English Naming Competition” have been announced, with students showcasing boundless creativity. Among nearly 500 entries, “Flying Oasis” by Liu Yanting from Taipei Medical University stood out, symbolizing an oasis in the sky.


▲ The results of China Airlines’ “Shuiyou Shanye English Naming Competition” have been announced. (Photo / Provided by China Airlines)

The cabin design of China Airlines’ new 777 aircraft reinterprets Eastern aesthetics, with the luxurious business class “Shuiyou Shanye” creating a resting place for travelers. This English naming competition invited university and graduate students from the post-2000s and post-2010s generations to share their interpretations of “Shuiyou Shanye.” After evaluation by the judging panel, Liu Yanting from Taipei Medical University won first place with “Flying Oasis” for its relevance to the theme, making it a modern version of Shuiyou Shanye.

In addition, Zhou Jiawei from National Chengchi University received second place with “Cozypass,” suggesting a comfortable journey between cities with concise, youth-oriented language that appealed to the judges. Chen Jinyou from Central Police University took third place with “Spread your wings, explore the world,” offering a new perspective on the travelers of Shuiyou Shanye. Both winners will receive a round-trip economy class ticket and a round-trip premium economy class ticket respectively on China Airlines’ U.S. routes.

The competition ran from November 5 to November 30, with entries submitted via email. Nearly 500 works were received, about 20% of which were from master’s degree students or above, and approximately 38% from English translation-related departments. Notably, none of the top three winners were from English-related fields. Hu Zongwen, assistant professor at the Graduate Institute of Translation at National Taiwan Normal University and one of the judges, noted that participants demonstrated creativity and showcased the imagination of young students. Many entries used Gen Z language, reflecting the strong influence of online language on students today. However, due to their younger age and relatively limited life and travel experience, some works still had room for improvement.