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Brussels Airlines Unveils Newest Belgian Icon Livery

Updated: 12 hours ago

Brussels Airlines has unveiled their latest Belgian Icon livery, with an Airbus A320 featuring the airline’s second Tintin-themed paint scheme. 


Brussels Airlines Unveils Second Tintin-Themed Belgian Icon Livery - Courtesy Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio
Brussels Airlines Unveils Second Tintin-Themed Belgian Icon Livery - Courtesy Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio

On Thursday (February 12, 2026), Brussels Airlines unveiled their latest Belgian Icon livery, a tribute to one of Belgium’s most internationally cherished creations: Tintin. The carrier revealed the freshly painted Airbus A320 (OO‑SNJ), inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the Moon and in space.  The design features Tintin’s characters in weightlessness, creating a light and dynamic visual effect across the fuselage.  This is the second Tintin‑themed aircraft in the Belgian Icons collection.  Painting of the aircraft was carried out by Airbourne Colors, a long‑standing and trusted partner of Brussels Airlines. The aircraft’s inaugural commercial flight is scheduled for February 13th, with service from Brussels to Milan Linate.


In Thursday’s announcement, Brussels Airlines’ CEO, Dorothea von Boxberg, said,


“Comic art is an essential part of Belgium’s cultural identity, and Hergé’s work continues to inspire people around the world.  It is no coincidence that ‘Rackham’ was our very first Belgian Icon.  With this new aircraft, we deepen that legacy and strengthen our mission to showcase Belgian creativity around the world.  We are proud to bring another iconic piece of Belgian culture into the skies and to offer our passengers a unique experience.”


Also commenting on the new livery design, Tintinimaginatio’s CEO, Nick Rodwell, said,

 

“After the incredible success of the first Tintin plane - Rackham - Brussels Airlines decided to continue with the adventure. And we accepted their proposition without any hesitation. We actually see this as the first step towards celebrating the 100th Anniversary of TINTIN on the 10th January 2029.”


Brussels Airlines Unveils Second Tintin-Themed Belgian Icon Livery - Courtesy Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio


The two sides of the fuselage are different, with Tintin and the Moon on one side, and Snowy and Captain Haddock on the other.  The aircraft's belly features the moon-rocket, which will literally take off, fly, and land.  The background of the livery is a gradient going from midnight blue to black.  Onboard, the Belgian Icon experience continues, where the lunar atmosphere is extended through various design elements.  The overhead compartments tell a story with a sequence of visuals following one another like comic-book panels.


 

Source: Brussels Airlines

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