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Brussels Airlines Unveils New Tintin Livery

February 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Brussels Airlines introduces new Tintin livery on A320 aircraft.
The design features a moon and space theme from Tintin's lunar adventures.
The aircraft is part of the Belgian Icons program, celebrating Belgian culture.
The new livery marks the second time the airline has honored Tintin.

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Strategic Implications

This introduction may indicate the airline's focus on cultural branding and tourism promotion, which could enhance its competitive position in the European market. The collaboration with Tintinimaginatio suggests a strategic approach to leveraging cultural icons for brand recognition, which may inspire similar initiatives among other airlines.

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What Happened

Belgian Carrier Celebrates Cultural Icon With Space-Themed Design

Brussels Airlines has unveiled its latest livery, featuring characters from the beloved comic series Tintin, on an A320 aircraft registered as OO-SNJ. The space-themed design, developed in collaboration with Tintinimaginatio, showcases a moon and space theme drawn from Tintin’s lunar adventures. The aircraft is scheduled to make its inaugural commercial flight on February 13, 2026, and will operate alongside the existing Tintin aircraft, ‘Rackham’, until 2027. The new livery is part of the airline’s Belgian Icons program, which celebrates Belgian cultural achievements. This initiative was first reported by AeroTime.

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