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Alaska Airlines Honors One Of The Last Pearl Harbor Survivors With Final Flight

A Pearl Harbor survivor gets a special final flight with full honors and a pilot who's an acquaintance.

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Why Do Military Aircraft Have Nose Art Decals?

Military aircraft have been immortalized throughout history by their nose art. But is there more to the nose art story than mere fun and games?

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Braniff International: A Trailblazer In Airline Livery Design

The story of how one US airline in the 1960s set a new trend in airline livery design that remains unique to this day.

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Which Airlines Have 'Mask-Style' Cockpit Windows?

Purported to have a functional purpose on the A350, A330neo, and A321LR, Airbus' dark outline around some of its jets' cockpits has become a style.

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The Evolution Of Air Canada's Livery

The flag carrier has sported various looks over the decades.

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Mesa Airlines Bombardier CRJ-900 (N914FJ) departing from Runway 7L at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - November 4, 2023.
Why Aren’t Mesa Airlines’ Bombardier CRJ900s Painted In United Express Colors?

It's almost been 365 days since the regional jets were pulled from operating American Eagle-branded flights.

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Why Frontier Airlines Has 2 Parakeets On Its New Airbus A321neo’s Livery

The two Hispaniolan parakeets are named Domingo and Andrea.

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5 Colorful Airline Liveries That Turn Heads Wherever They Go

Liveries can make the aircraft stand out and reinforce the airline brand.

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Welcome Onboard: The Story Of Lufthansa's Yellow Box

The box is meant to welcome passengers to the aircraft, but there's more to it than meets the eye.

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5 Awesome Military Aircraft Paint Jobs That Have To Be Seen To Be Believed

Here are some of our favorite military aircraft liveries, from sharks to gold.

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History: The Evolution Of American Airlines' Livery

AA's paint scheme has had several variations over the years.

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This Airforce C17 Wears The Qatar Airways Livery - Here's Why

This bizarre livery choice has a unique backstory.

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Here's Why Frontier Airlines Paints Animals On Its Aircraft Tails

Animals have been adorning the tails of Frontier Airlines' aircraft for almost 30 years - where did the idea originate from?

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Aeromexico Reveals New Unique Livery Featuring A Chicken

Has Aeromexico discovered a new love for poultry?

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Tech Eagle: Embraer Reveals Latest Embraer E195-E2 Profit Hunter Livery

The striking design celebrates the E2's industry-leading efficiency.

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American Airlines Reveals Allegheny Retro Livery Airbus A321

American Airlines has several jets painted with heritage liveries.

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A Step-by-Step Guide To British Airways' 49-Year Livery Evolution

The British flag carrier has had four fleetwide liveries in almost 50 years of operations.

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Flight Review: Alaska Airlines' New 'Go Cougs' Embraer E175 From Seattle To Pullman

The arrival of the "Go Cougs" Embraer E175 to Horizon Air is a powerful symbol to an airline completing a transition.

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Why Do Airlines Paint Planes In Special Liveries?

Anything from college football teams to endangered animals and cartoon classics can end up on the side of an airplane.

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Woman Who Inspired Hawaiian Airlines Logo Passes Away

The airline sends its condolences to her family.

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