Virgin America has named several planes after celebrities. Pictured in 2010, Canadian R&B star Drake poses in front of Air Drake, which was named to celebrate Virgin America's first international flight to Toronto. <br />
Air Drake —
Virgin America has named several planes after celebrities. Pictured in 2010, Canadian R&B star Drake poses in front of Air Drake, which was named to celebrate Virgin America's first international flight to Toronto.
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"El Al is very much connected to the land of Israel, so we found it nice to name our planes after the cities in Israel, just to show a connection to the people," says El Al's Daniel Saadon.
El Al —
"El Al is very much connected to the land of Israel, so we found it nice to name our planes after the cities in Israel, just to show a connection to the people," says El Al's Daniel Saadon.
El Al
"In Hawaiian culture, the naming of a person, place or thing plays a significant role in defining its 'being' and giving it a spirit," explains Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community relations at Hawaiian Airlines.
Hawaiian Airlines —
"In Hawaiian culture, the naming of a person, place or thing plays a significant role in defining its 'being' and giving it a spirit," explains Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community relations at Hawaiian Airlines.
Hawaiian Airlines
In July 2015, Irish airline Ryanair ran a competition for 30 lucky Facebook fans to have planes named after them, and their likeness put on the side of the plane (mockup pictured).
Ryanair —
In July 2015, Irish airline Ryanair ran a competition for 30 lucky Facebook fans to have planes named after them, and their likeness put on the side of the plane (mockup pictured).
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In 2015, ANA Airlines revealed three new "Star Wars"-themed planes, dedicated to the characters BB-8 and R2-D2.
ANA Airlines —
In 2015, ANA Airlines revealed three new "Star Wars"-themed planes, dedicated to the characters BB-8 and R2-D2.
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