AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has partnered with IAC Sp Spokane to bring another special Disney-themed livery to life for Alaska Airlines. Tiana's Bayou Adventure Flyer, a Boeing 737-800, which draws inspiration from The Princess and the Frog and celebrates Alaska Airlines' ongoing partnership with Disneyland Resort, was revealed in Portland International Airport (PDX). The enchanting design, a true celebration of Disney's charm and creativity, features AkzoNobel's Aerodur basecoat/clearcoat (BCCC) system and uses 19 bespoke colors.
AkzoNobel's BCCC system delivers optimum quality, performance and style with a unique binder formulation and high-quality pigments in the decorative basecoat providing longer-lasting protection for Alaska Airline's aircraft. Over 24 days, and more than 2,000 hours, IAC's team meticulously painted the detailed design with whimsical elements that reflect the adventurous essence of the story. Princess Tiana takes center stage along the fuselage, along with a colorful depiction of Louis the Alligator playing around water l families, and a glowing trail of fireflies dancing from nose to tail.
Mama Odie and Prince Naveen who both feature on the winglets, also contribute to the magic. Tiana's Bayou adventure Flyer (N596AS) was unveiled by Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort at Portland International Airport before it took its inaugural flight to Santa Ana, California ahead of Tiana's Bayou Adventure attraction opening at Disneyland Park. It is one of four special Disney liveries currently in service, and joins Mickey's Toontown Express (N565AS), Star Wars Transport to the Disneyland Resort (N538AS) andship and Beyond at Disneyland Resort (N537AS).
All four have been painted by IAC using AkzoNobel coatings.
