British Airways unveiled its brand new 777-200 aircraft at a star-studded event in China . Supermodel Georgia May Jagger , 23 , launched the new design , created by Chinese designer Masha Ma , and the Duke of Cambridge , Prince William , attended the event . The GREAT Festival of Creativity was held in Shanghai 's Long Museum , to promote British businesses . Scroll down for video ... British supermodel , Georgia May Jagger , 23 , poses next to a floral plane designed by Masha Ma . The livery design , created by Chinese fashion designer Masha Ma , features a bamboo and a rose in an eye-catching blend of east-meets-west . It took an engineering team over 2472 hours , using 186 individuals to complete . 'Bamboo and roses have significant cultural connotations in China and Britain respectively , and are each cherished symbols , ' said Ma , who studied at Central Saint Martins art college in London . 'In Chinese culture , bamboo represents modesty , integrity and vitality . For Britain , the rose symbolises love , nobility and dignity , ' she said . The Duke of Cambridge is the first senior royal visit to the Chinese mainland in almost three decades . 'As Sino-British ties continue to bloom and flourish , I felt that the meeting of bamboo with a rose would be the perfect way to celebrate the growing friendship and collaboration between the two countries . ' Richard Tams , British Airways executive vice president in China , said : 'We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Masha on such an iconic project . 'Her inspiring design delivers a strong message : that of a growing and flourishing relationship between the cultures of Britain and China . The livery design depicts a bamboo and a rose in an east-meets-west fusion of symbols and artistic styles . The livery design took over 2472 man-hours and 186 individual stencils to apply . 'We hope it will encourage individuals and businesses in both countries to forge closer ties . ' The festival , which ran from March 2 to 4 , is part of the GREAT Britain campaign aimed at promoting the UK as a world-class destination for trade , tourism , investment and education to generate jobs and growth . British Airways collaborated with VisitBritain to showcase the best of British hospitality as they welcome visitors to a unique garden party , inspired by the royal tradition . British Airways engineering team used specialist techniques to paint the aircraft with Ma 's design . A quintessential British afternoon tea was served by British Airways cabin crew , and the airline exhibited a collection of its royal heritage memorabilia . Speakers included Garry Copeland , British Airways managing director of Combined Operations , Sally Balcombe , CEO of VisitBritain , restauranteur Tom Parker-Bowles , Saville Row tailor Patrick Grant , Luisa Mengoli from the V & A Shenzou , as well as Masha Ma , discussing her design for British Airways .
New 'east-meets-west ' livery is designed by Chinese designer Masha Ma . Airline revealed new at the GREAT Festival of Creativity in Cambridge . The event , for British businesses , was attended by the Duke of Shanghai .