Get Your Helicopter Wrapped: Make a Standout Visual Statement

Why wrap a helicopter?

Helicopters make people raise their heads while they are in the sky: so just imagine the impact that you can make with this unique kind of graphics. We are already used to colorful car wraps, but helicopter wrapping takes things to another level.

What is a helicopter wrap?

Aviation wrapping is a type of exterior advertising that involves wrapping an airplane, helicopter or another aerial vehicle with branding. It involves adding a vinyl film over the original paint to change its appearance. Here at Tinting Chicago, we offer our clients a wide variety of colors and finishes (matte, satin, glossy, etc.).

Helicopter wrap is used to promote brands, create visual interest and deliver messages. The practice originated in the 1960s when it was used to advertise car races, but commercial use of helicopters for advertising purposes began in 1983 with low-cost carriers. By 2009, over 15% of all commercial aircraft in the U.S. had been wrapped. Today, it is still one of the most popular ways to advertise on a large scale.

Benefits of wrapping a helicopter

• Fast and affordable upgrade of the helicopter’s look 
• Wrapping is at least twice cheaper than the paintwork
• The multiple choice of colors and their combinations 
• Possibility to get a uniquely looking finish (matte, satin)
• Vast advertising possibilities
• Vinyl films create a protective layer of the original paintwork
• Wraps are easily applied and removable (you can remove them if you decide to sell)

Different purposes of helicopter wrapping 

Private helicopter owners choose wrapping to create a unique, memorable design that complies with their style. 

Big companies or state authorities wrap helicopters in a particular design or color scheme — that is distinct from afar straight away

The biggest advantage of the helicopter wrap as a form of promotion — is the ability to reach the attention of a large audience. Want to beat the competition? Not many companies advertise themselves on helicopters!