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AkzoNobel Aerospace Showcased ITA Airways Chromate-Free Metallic Livery at MRO Europe AkzoNobel showcased the innovative metallic blue coating used in ITA Airways new livery at MRO Europe, which took place from 18 to 20 October in London. The company also previewed its 2023 Colour of the Year – Wild WonderTM.
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kzoNobel Aerospace Coatings showcased
“The team at ITA approached us looking for a partner
the innovative metallic blue coating, with a
to help bring their marketing idea to life. Together we
chromate-free primer, used in ITA Airways’ new
created a stunning livery in the colour of the jerseys
livery at MRO Europe in London. The event took place
of the Italian national sporting teams. The beautiful
from 18 to 20 October.
metallic blue honours sporting legends such as Paolo
The livery consists of a deep metallic blue overlaid with
Rossi – hero of the 1982 World Cup – whom the ITA
pearl, stylized icons representing Italy’s artistic heritage,
planes are named after. And at AkzoNobel we look
the Italian tricolour used on the fleet’s rudders, and the
forward to a long and continuing partnership of
white and red gold of ITA Airways’ logo. A replica of ITA’s
innovation”, said Edoardo Sorvillo, AkzoNobel Sales
livery coating system was displayed on AkzoNobel’s
Manager Italy & Poland.
exhibition stand.
At its stand, AkzoNobel also previewed its new nature-
The base coat-clear coat system included Aerobase
inspired interior colour collection, including the 2023
Special effects, and Aviox Clearcoat UVR. ITA chose
Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder.
the system because of its high performance and the uniform coverage and appearance, which can be
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achieved with just one coat.
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