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Airplane Color: If you've ever flown, you've likely noticed that planes are all white, but have you ever wondered why? The next time you look around at the airport, you'll notice that most planes, whether domestic or international, are painted white. Airlines may add their own logos, colors, or designs, but the base color is always white. Is this just an old tradition? No, there are many practical and scientific reasons behind this. In fact, there are some interesting reasons behind choosing white, which go beyond mere appearance. Let's explain why planes are always white.

Why are planes white?
White reflects sunlight and heat. Planes spend many hours in the sky, where intense sunlight directly hits them. White reflects sunlight more effectively than darker colors. This prevents the plane from overheating, prevents sensitive parts from overheating, and makes it easier to control the cabin temperature. Simply put, white is a kind of flying sunscreen for the aircraft.

Cracks and damage are quickly visible.
Safety is paramount in air travel. White makes it easier for engineers and maintenance teams to spot problems like cracks, small dents, oil leaks, and rust. Dark colors hide these problems, delaying their detection. However, white clearly shows any damage, allowing for immediate repairs and making flights safer.

Cheap and Fuel-Friendly
Painting an aircraft is very expensive. It adds not only to the paint itself but also to its weight. Dark colors require more layers to achieve a vibrant finish, which increases both weight and cost. On the other hand, white is lighter, cheaper, requires less maintenance, and reduces the weight of the aircraft, thus saving fuel.

Bird strikes are reduced.
Interestingly, research shows that white airplanes are more easily visible to birds. White is a brighter color in the sky, while dark colors are less visible. This allows birds to spot aircraft from a distance, allowing them to move away in time, and reducing the likelihood of bird strikes.

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