Livery of the Week: Aer Lingus Goes Green

The Irish carrier's livery was once iconic.

Aer Lingus is the largest carrier at Dublin Airport. (Photo: Dublin Airport)

[ Livery of the Week ]November 22, 2024 12:08 pm ET

By Ryan Ewing

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Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, has a rich history marked by several distinct liveries. One of its most iconic designs was the mostly-green scheme, a bold and distinctive look that adorned the airline’s fleet for many years.

Introduced in the 1970s, the green livery featured a deep shade of green that covered the top half of the aircraft. The airline’s logo, a stylized shamrock, was prominently displayed on the tail, further emphasizing its Irish heritage. This striking color scheme was a departure from the previous designs and quickly became synonymous with Aer Lingus.

In recent years, Aer Lingus has adopted a new livery that incorporates a nearly all-white fuselage.

An Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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