San Juan, Puerto Rico – JetBlue recently unveiled Isla del Bluencanto, a Boricua – inspired Painted Aircraft. JetBlue’s vibrant new aircraft livery, designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutierrez Roira (aka The Stencil Network), is a magnificently colorful design, which was chosen by the public, painted on an Airbus A320. The boldly painted aircraft celebrates Puerto Rico’s creativity and cultural pride, featuring unique icons and elements of Isla del Encanto, displaying iconic symbols of Puerto Rican heritage while showcasing local artistic talent.
The name Isla del Bluencanto combines Puerto Rico’s affectionate nickname, Isla del Encanto, with JetBlue, symbolizing the bond between the island and the airline. The aircraft’s new look was revealed at the Flight Park in San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), where community members, local leaders, and JetBlue crew members gathered to celebrate the colorful tribute to the island.
“Puerto Rico has been at the heart of JetBlue’s story since we launched service to the island in 2002, and we are honored to dedicate our newest special livery, Isla del Bluencanto, to this vibrant community,” said Marty St. George, JetBlue’s President. “Created by a homegrown artist as a tribute to the island, the design reflects Puerto Rico’s pride and heritage while reaffirming JetBlue’s deep and lasting commitment. Isla del Bluencanto is a celebration of Puerto Rico’s culture, history, and people, and with this aircraft, we proudly carry a piece of the island wherever it flies, inspiring more travelers to discover this beautiful destination.”
“We thank JetBlue for its continued investment in Puerto Rico and for honoring our people and culture through Isla del Bluencanto,” said Puerto Rico Governor Jennifer Gonzalez-Colon. “This initiative supports economic development, strengthens our tourism sector, and highlights Puerto Rico’s vital role within the United States. With JetBlue as a trusted private-sector partner, we are proud to showcase the strength, talent, and determination of Puerto Ricans to travelers from across the nation and around the world.”
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