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Art-adorned aircraft lands in Mangaluru: Air India Express unveils ‘Flying Canvas’

  •   Tue, Mar 31 2026 09:33:19 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Mar 31: An Air India Express Boeing aircraft adorned with vibrant artwork landed at Mangaluru International Airport on Monday, drawing attention for its unique visual appeal.

The aircraft is part of Air India Express’ ‘Tales of India’ initiative. As an effort to showcase India’s diverse culture to the world, the Boeing 737-8 (VT-BWV) has been transformed into a ‘Flying Canvas’. The concept aims to blend traditional art with modern aesthetics, turning travel into a moving cultural experience.

The aircraft operated between Mangaluru and Mumbai, with Leonardo Christopher serving as the chief pilot and Leon Vaas as the co-pilot. The artistic design of the aircraft has been created by artist Oshin Shiva. According to an airport spokesperson, this is India’s first fully art-painted aircraft.

Air India Express has been featuring folk art from various Indian states on the tail sections of its aircraft. However, what makes the VT-BWV aircraft stand out is that its entire exterior has been artistically designed, making it a distinctive addition to the fleet.

 

 

 
  

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  • ken, M'lore/ USA

    Wed, Apr 01 2026

    Yes, it does look good. However during time when everything is getting a price hike, the company should have thought of using the funds wisely to lessen the burden of the passengers instead spending it on the ecstatic's of the aircraft and when you see the interior the seat covers are damaged, the pockets are hanging the seats do not recline, and when the accountment is made before landing the Air hostess has to come and push the seat to upright position. Hope this will get better.

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  • Joseph, Bombay

    Tue, Mar 31 2026

    Hopefully things will augur well with people's expectations ... unfortunately this being the pet of Ratan Tata one gets a feeling that the Tata Empire is cracking within.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 31 2026

    Customer service/satisfaction is more important than the exterior appearance!🙏

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  • Flavian, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 31 2026

    Passengers service and standard facilities are important .

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  • Jairam Mulky, Moodabidri

    Tue, Mar 31 2026

    This is really good. Other Indian airlines should follow this

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