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On April 24th, 2019, United Airlines announced to the world that they would be changing their existing livery to a new, modernized livery.   Oscar Munoz, United CEO, said that day “…as we improve and … [Read more...] about United We Stand

IAC recently completed another special livery for United Airlines. The United Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a Star Wars-themed livery was painted and kept a secret at the Amarillo, Texas … [Read more...] about IAC Joins Forces with United Airlines

Amarillo, Texas - one of the 10 IAC facilities - has done it again! In partnership with United Airlines IAC has completed the two “Her Art Here” liveries which were designed by California Tsungwei Moo … [Read more...] about We’ve Done it Again

In 2019 Horizon Air was awarded their 12th Consecutive JD Powers Award…and had this to say about IAC’s : “Horizon Air sincerely appreciates International Aerospace Coatings dedication to customer … [Read more...] about IAC Victorville Wins with Horizon Air

(along with a few well-known faces) IAC recently showcased its latest special livery aircraft for Alaska Airlines that offers a whimsical tribute to Disneyland’s “Pixar Pier” at the California … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines’ Newest Painted Pixar-Themed Aircraft

IAC shows that with the right people, systems and capacity, any livery is possible. If you’re an #AvGeek like us, this article is for you! In the course of IAC’s 30+ years, the company has … [Read more...] about 2019: The Year of the Special Livery

Irvine, Calif. – June 5, 2019 - International Aerospace Coatings Inc., or IAC, the world’s largest aviation painting company, has officially received its ISO 14001:2015 certification. This standard … [Read more...] about IAC Receives ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation at Fort Worth and Amarillo, Texas Facilities

Science students in the US are getting a daily dose of inspiration from a retired United Airlines Douglas DC-8 aircraft which has been lovingly restored. After flying more than 18 million miles in … [Read more...] about International Aerospace Coatings is Proud to be A Part of United Airlines DC-8 Restoration Project at the USC Science Center

Early this year IAC’s Victorville, CA facility was selected to paint Horizon Air’s retro livery celebrating the company’s regional launch back in 1981.   Now the Alaska Airlines-owned carrier is … [Read more...] about IAC Paints Horizon Air’s Retro Livery

Robert Lummus appointed President of IAC North America; Paul Dunphy assumes role as Senior Vice President of Operations; John Patterson moves to VP of Operations/General Manager of Victorville … [Read more...] about IAC ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP CHANGES IN NORTH AMERICA

United Airlines has been on a journey to transfer its brand and IAC is proud to be along for the ride!  Together with United, Akzo Nobel and Avion Graphics we were able to accomplish an impeccable … [Read more...] about IAC Paints the First of United Airlines’ New Livery

We’re happy to announce that International Aerospace Coatings will be exhibiting at Jobs Expo Galway Ireland. We will be talking to anyone interested in career opportunities in our company. Come and … [Read more...] about Meet International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) at Jobs Expo Galway 16th February 2019

IAC’s Amarillo, Texas facility received support this year to give one of IAC’s oldest paint facilities a facelift.  The Amarillo Rick Husband International Airport provided new paint for the outside … [Read more...] about Updates In Amarillo, Texas

IAC was pleased to be a part of the transformation of the first Sun Country Boeing 737-800 aircraft into the new employee chosen livery.  Sun Country put a fun spin on the creation of the new branding … [Read more...] about New Livery for Sun Country

The 2018 Business Aviation Convention & exhibition took place in Orlando, Florida with more than 1100 exhibitors & 26,000 attendees. IAC has now exhibited at NBAA for now 14 consecutive … [Read more...] about That’s a Wrap NBAA 2018

When seasonal or other immediate needs arise, IAC ramps up hiring within a short period of time! Recently, our site administrators have been doing just that, hiring 65 painters during our August … [Read more...] about Hiring Continues to Rise!

MRO Europe 2018 held at RAI Amsterdam attracted record crowds with over 9,000 registered attendees at Europe’s biggest aviation maintenance summit. IAC, represented by Steve Pickering, Patrick … [Read more...] about MRO Europe Amsterdam 2018

IAC customer GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) completed the first conversion of the freighter for GECAS customer West Atlantic. This is a big step in freighter conversion and with Boeing … [Read more...] about IAC completes the first aircraft painting of the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).

IAC’s Rome, Italy facility was thrilled to be a part of a new special livery for Brussels Airlines, dubbed “Aerosmurf,” and features the iconic Belgian smurf cartoons. Belgium’s beloved small, blue … [Read more...] about Special Livery “Aerosmurf” Painted for Brussels Airlines

Join the IAC team and learn how to become a Journeyman Painter through IAC’s Painter Career Progression Program (PCPP).  Our program is an exciting opportunity for employees to develop their skills … [Read more...] about Looking for a Career with IAC?

In celebration of another successful special livery, 30 Southwest Airlines employees came down to IAC Victorville to host a BBQ cookout for more than 150 IAC employees and 30 ComAv personnel. The … [Read more...] about Southwest Celebrates IAC’s Victorville Crew with BBQ Cookout

Since the 1960s, aircraft exteriors have been coated with single stage polyurethane topcoats because of their durability and performance. The main drawback of a single stage coating is micro-erosion … [Read more...] about IAC leads the Way as More Airlines Demand Base Coat/Clear Coat Exterior Paint Systems

MRO Americas, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando - April 10th - 12th The IAC team is prepping for the biggest aviation industry event of the year - MRO Americas. Come visit booth #1017 to … [Read more...] about Come and Meet Us – MRO Americas

Keiana Henderson has been the Quality Manager for IAC at the Victorville, California location since 2016. Keiana joined IAC (then Leading Edge) in 2007 initially working in the placard department, … [Read more...] about IAC Employee Spotlight – Keiana Henderson

IAC proudly completes Southwest Airlines most recent custom paint scheme on a Boeing 737-700 in honor of Louisiana. Back in 1979 New Orleans was the first destination outside of Texas for the then … [Read more...] about IAC is Proud to Paint Southwest Airlines Custom 737 Tribute to Louisiana

IAC – International Aerospace Coatings announces today that it has received AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certification at seven of its paint facilities globally.  AS9100 is an internationally recognized … [Read more...] about IAC Attains AS9100 Certification Globally

On Monday February 26th International Aerospace Coatings, hosted its Third Annual Executive Summit in Vail, Colorado, which gathered over six major airlines and twelve companies in the commercial … [Read more...] about IAC Third Annual Customer Event

International Aerospace Coatings Limited are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved the AS9100D / ISO 9001:2015 registration for its Shannon, Dublin, Ostrava and Rome paint … [Read more...] about International Aerospace Coatings Limited Achieve AS9100D / ISO9001:2015

From the Office of Niall Cunningham, CEO As 2017 draws to a close, I want to thank our employees for their commitment to IAC during what turned out to be another pivotal year for our company. We … [Read more...] about IAC 2017 Year in Review and 2018 Look Ahead

Some customers paint with IAC as part of their routine maintenance programs. After all, a good paint job isn’t just for looks, but also for protecting the skin against the elements and to prevent … [Read more...] about Aircraft Painting

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As the world leading aircraft painting company, IAC offers clients a full turnkey solution by designing and supplying high-quality graphics for aircraft exteriors and interiors. We pride ourselves … [Read more...] about Custom Aviation Graphics by IAC

“Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!" For the millions who drive to work every day, the mindless process of traveling endless highways and negotiating bumper-to-bumper traffic is typically … [Read more...] about IAC Employee Spotlight – Ray Earls