On CNN: what does it take to paint an aircraft

The last few years have been rich in aircraft livery creativity, as airlines tried to outcompete each other in the contest for the cooler, most eye-catching livery.

What does it take to make these pieces of “aviation art” a reality? From design to the final touches, I have spoken with experts in aircraft painting at companies such as Airbus and IAC, the world’s leader in aircraft painting services, to find out about this very specialized segment of the aviation industry.

Check out my latest piece for CNN to find out why, when it comes to painting airplanes, every layer counts!