Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland and is known for its distinct livery featuring a green and white color scheme, representing the Irish national colors. Aviation enthusiasts may appreciate the variety of aircraft flown by the airline. Still, perhaps not as common knowledge is the fact that the Shamrock livery also flew on a McDonell Douglas MD-11. Oh yes, the mighty trijet proudly boasted the luck of the Irish.
Growing route structures and diversifying the fleet
The name “Aer Lingus” is derived from the Irish language and means “Air Fleet.” The airline was founded in 1936 and has since grown to become one of the largest airlines in Ireland. Aer Lingus serves numerous destinations in Europe, North America, and Africa.
Based in Dublin, Aer Lingus operates passenger flights and offers cargo transportation. Over the years, the carrier has flown a variety of aircraft types. Here are some of the notable models that have been part of Aer Lingus’ fleet
