Paint jobs can be expensive, but imagine paying this much for painting an airliner.

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 ...

Richard Marston, chief commercial officer of aircraft painting specialist MAAS Aviation, speaks with Aviation Week about painting trends, sustainability initiatives and its new paint shop in Lithuania ...

MAAS Aviation’s paint shops have aligned training programs that combine practical and theoretical training. Credit: MAAS Aviation The supposed lack of standardized qualifications for aircraft painters ...

Photo Credit: Corey Culbertson is Southwest's senior manager of airframe field services and handles the airline's airplane painting schedule. Southwest Airlines / Stephen M. Keller Peeling paint is a ...

Virtual reality training for aircraft painters is the latest application of this innovative technology. With a spray gun controller connected to a virtual reality headset and computer, trainees can ...

Stripping a widebody aircraft could take just 2.5 days and paint weight may be cut by 25 percent on the aircraft, company says. Much of the expense of aircraft painting stems from the labor involved.