Aircraft Manufacturer Embraer Creates Bold Designs with AkzoNobel's Aviation Coatings

The striking colors of animals inspired AkzoNobel and Embraer to come together and create striking designs for the latest three liveries of the E190-E2 commercial jets. Using AkzoNobel's Alumigrip and Aerodur aerospace coating series, a striking trio was created depicting an eagle, a tiger and a shark. These artworks were applied at Embraer's facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil, where a dedicated AkzoNobel color-mixing center is also located. John Griffin, Director of AkzoNobel's Aerospace Coatings division, says: "We were thrilled to see our exterior surface paint system used in such a vibrant way by the talented Embraer painters" and adds: "We take pride in delivering durable color performance tailored to the objective. The protection on Embraer's E190-E2 commercial jets and these new animal designs are a perfect example of expertise." In addition to supplying products to create the animal designs, the company's base coat/clear coat system was also applied to the exterior surfaces of the three aircraft. These specially designed aircraft continue the long-standing relationship between AkzoNobel and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, and are being used to promote Embraer's global Profit Hunter project. Embraer's design is the latest in a series of striking aircraft designs created using AkzoNobel's aerospace paints. Recent examples include the Mirpuri Foundation's coral reefs applied to the Airbus A380 operated by Hi Fly and a colorful landscape developed for Wizz Air's 100th aircraft. Meanwhile, AkzoNobel's Alumigrip aerospace brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark the milestone this year, the brand helped restore the Berlin Express 410V, a historic B-25 Mitchell bomber that was used during filming of the classic 1970 war film Catch 22.