Why are airplanes commonly painted white?

In most cases, this is probably just a benefit in terms of keeping the cabin slightly cooler. In the case of 'plastic' airplanes (those built with composite construction), some airframes require the use of white paint on upper surfaces to keep some elements within limits. read more

White paint also lets potentially dangerous solar radiation bounce right off. Think of white paint like airplane sunblock.Birds too, appreciate a bright white plane in the sky.Studies have found that white airplanes experienced fewer bird collisions than deep blue and light blues planes. read more