{"id":101158,"date":"2025-06-25T13:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=101158"},"modified":"2025-06-25T13:37:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:07:20","slug":"swiss-unveils-a350-with-new-film-based-livery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/25\/swiss-unveils-a350-with-new-film-based-livery\/","title":{"rendered":"SWISS Unveils A350 With New Film-Based Livery, First in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TOULOUSE-<\/strong> SWISS International Air Lines (LX)<\/a> has revealed its first Airbus A350-900<\/a> in a special \u2018SWISS Wanderlust\u2019 livery at Airbus\u2019s Toulouse facility (TLS). The unique artwork-laden aircraft pays homage to Swiss landmarks, culture, and heritage using precision-applied film, a first for Airbus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A350-900\u2019s fuselage is covered with intricate motifs representing cities like Bern (BRN), Geneva (GVA), Zurich (ZRH), and more. Before entering service later this summer, the aircraft will undergo final testing in Toulouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: SWISS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SWISS A350 Wanderlust Livery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The livery isn\u2019t just decorative \u2014 it\u2019s an engineering and artistic achievement. Rather than traditional paint, Airbus and SWISS used 360 individually cut precision film pieces, applied manually onto the fuselage with meticulous detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covering approximately 380 square meters, this technique marks a global first in aircraft customization at this scale for Airbus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special 3D software helped map and divide the design to ensure safety and aerodynamic efficiency. The approach preserved both form and function, maintaining regulatory standards while showcasing Swiss identity through visual storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: SWISS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Iconic Swiss Locations on Aircraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each section of the aircraft celebrates a specific Swiss city or region:<\/p>\n\n\n\n