Brussels Airlines unveils its newest Belgian Icon

(3 March 2026)

Brussels Airlines proudly presents its newest Belgian Icon, an Airbus A320 which is a tribute to one of Belgium’s most internationally beloved comic characters: Tintin. Inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the moon and in outer space, Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock create an extraordinary, imaginative atmosphere both inside and outside the aircraft – a creative eye‑catcher with a strong Belgian identity.

The two sides of the aircraft are different, which makes it possible to feature several characters (Tintin and the Moon on one side, Snowy and Captain Haddock on the other) without overloading the visual design of the livery. The highlight is the moon-rocket on the belly of the aircraft, which will take off, fly, and land “for real”.

Inside the cabin, the Belgian Icon experience continues, where the lunar atmosphere is extended through various design elements. The overhead compartments tell a story with a sequence of visuals following one another like comic-book panels: the rocket taking off from Earth, the risk of encountering an asteroid.

With this aircraft, Brussels Airlines expands its Belgian Icons series with another culturally significant motif, bringing another iconic piece of Belgian culture into the skies.