Livery of the Week: Starlux

The airline began operations in 2020.

A Starlux A350 in Seattle (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)

[ Livery of the Week ]June 20, 2025 10:00 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is proud to present our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and the added weight requires outside-the-box thinking from designers. The average airliner can cost upwards of $200,000 to repaint, creating a separate aircraft repainting industry as a result.

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Starlux Airlines, a Taiwanese carrier, has rapidly established a reputation for its premium service and cohesive brand aesthetic since its launch in 2020. Starlux operates an all-Airbus fleet, currently comprising A321neos, A330neos, and A350-900s, with additional A350-1000s on order.

The Starlux livery features a sophisticated and understated design that emphasizes natural tones and subtle metallic accents. The dominant color on the fuselage is a clean, bright white, providing a crisp canvas for the airline’s branding.

Starlux Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo at Airbus’ facility. The airline has placed an order for the A330neo. (Photo: Starlux Airlines)

A key element of the livery is the tail, which is finished in “Obsidian Grey,” described by the airline as representing the color of evening, circumspection, and safety. This dark grey provides a strong contrast to the white fuselage.

The overall impression of the Starlux livery is one of modern elegance and refinement.

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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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Ryan Ewing

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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