12 Reasons Why Most Airplanes Are White

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's definitely a plane, and high up among the clouds, the aircraft would be almost invisible if it weren't for the contrails from the jet engines. So why is white used as the main color of all passenger airplanes?

If you're asking yourself why all airplanes are painted strictly in white, here are 12 reasons why no other color is a suitable match.

1. White Paint Will Never Fade, so No Money Is Lost on Repainting Every Year

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