Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When we step on an airplane, we often take stock of how comfortable the seats are, how big the in-flight entertainment screens are ...

It’s a plane color. If you’ve ever wondered why airplanes are painted white, there are five key reasons — and not one of them has to do with blending in with clouds. First, white paint reflects ...

Even if you've never been on an airplane before, you most likely have seen a couple in the sky or in movies. And one thing is peculiar to them, especially commercial airplanes - they are usually ...

Airlines are some of the most recognized brands in the world, and there’s no better billboard for them than the fuselage of their own aircraft. Once upon a time airline liveries were all about ...

Every new airplane begins its life in an unfamiliar color: green. It isn’t a fashion choice it’s a safety measure designed to protect both passengers and workers from corrosion and, surprisingly, ...

At first glance, a freshly built Boeing 737 appears to have an odd green patchwork that might look like a shoddy paint job from a sketchy shop. In reality, the green coating on newly assembled Boeing ...

For decades, modern aircraft have been primarily made out of aluminum due to its lightweight, non-magnetic nature, and easy machineability. Stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten are also used in ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Over the course of a 20- to 30-year life span, commercial planes are completely repainted as often as every seven to 10 years, depending on the size, ...