How airlines turn their planes into flying billboards: from painted Pokémon to a mural of 100,000 faces

Turkish Airlines put 100,000 faces on an Airbus A350 to celebrate its 500th aircraft.

Turkish Airlines

• Turkish Airlines recently put 100,000 faces on a new Airbus using hundreds of pounds of stickers.
• Airlines use aircraft liveries as a flying billboard.
• The job can cost six figures, with painted liveries being heavier and more expensive.

From tail stripes to full-body wraps, airlines have long turned their planes into flying billboards to showcase their brand, culture, and identity in the skies.