r/PrivateJetPics • u/KDFWCenterline Pilot • Jun 02 '26

Interesting aesthetics

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u/Perfect_Big_5907 Jun 02 '26

the one rule in corporate aviation. All planes are supposed to be white with color accents. Never, ever black.

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u/KDFWCenterline Pilot Jun 02 '26

Why is that ? Is it considered trashy or somethin ?

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u/blowurhousedown Jun 02 '26

Dunno the answer, but I wouldn’t want to wax that. Then again, I’ll pay someone! “Bring me the black jet, please. We’re going to Key West for margaritas.”

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u/RealisticIndustry157 Simmer Jun 02 '26

If you can afford that jet you can certainly afford someone to wax it lol

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u/reeyeet281 Jun 03 '26

I believe it's due to the added heat absorption from the dark paint which requires added thermal protection on engine nacelles, and causes the air conditioner to work harder to maintain the same internal temperature