Aviation as Inspiration

Cover image for Pacmin Studios' blog post entitled "Aviation as Inspiration"

What is it about aviation that so many of us find captivating and inspiring? What exactly is it that draws us to the windows at the airport watching those giant machines maneuver their way on the tarmac and off into the skies? Whether you are an aviation aficionado or an average passenger, there’s something about…

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Qantas Introduces New Route from London to Perth

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce (left) with Premier of Western Australia Mark McGowen

On May 9, Qantas announced plans to develop a new international lounge at Perth Airport and add nonstop service from Perth to London beginning March 2018. A custom 1/50 scale Boeing 787-9 exhibit model in Qantas colors was there to commemorate the event.

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ANA Star Wars Jets Returns to Star Wars Celebration

Star Wars Convention Orlando 2017

PacMin-produced exhibit models in Star Wars inspired livery return to Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida. The aviation models were on display at ANA’s booth and featured paint schemes inspired by popular droids from the franchise including a R2-D2 (787-9), a C-3PO (777-200), and a BB-8 (777-300ER). Each of the jets was also autographed by…

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BB-8 ANA Jet makes red carpet appearance

Harrison Ford who plays Star Wars character Han Solo autographs a 1/20 scale BB-8 ANA JET produced by PacMin // Photo courtesy of All Nippon Airways

The wait is finally over. The latest cinema installment in the Star Wars anthology, STAR WARS: The Force Awakens opened for wide release on December 14. All Nippon Airways (ANA) brought their BB-8 ANA JET to the red carpet premiere to celebrate.

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