ANA's first A380 - Painting Process The three ANA A380s will be painted in a special livery depicting sea turtles which are native to Hawaii. The first aircraft is blue, the second will be green and the third orange. The ANA A380 livery is one of the most elaborate ever painted by Airbus. It took 21 days for the Airbus team to paint a surface of 3,600m2 using 16 different shades of color. Source: Airbus #Airbus380 #Airbus #A380 #ANA380 #ANAA380 #firstA380 #GalleryAircraft #AircraftGallery #Pilot

How do you paint an aircraft?

Aircraft painting is a complex and fascinating process. The first step involves thoroughly removing the old paint using specialized materials, exposing the aircraft’s surface and preparing it for a fresh coat. The new paint is then applied in multiple layers, a process that typically takes between 7 to 10 days, depending on the complexity of the livery. The fleet-wide repainting will be carried out gradually, with the first aircraft already landing last week, showcasing its new look. | EL AL