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Virgin Blue: It's not easy being red

The eye-catching red livery on Virgin Blue's planes fades faster than other colours, but thanks to a new polymer the airline is reaping the environmental benefits of fewer repaints and wash downs – and the coated planes are more fuel efficient.

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