{"id":181803,"date":"2025-11-27T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=181803"},"modified":"2025-11-30T14:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T14:29:05","slug":"copa-airlines-and-fepafut-launch-contest-to-design-livery-for-plane-that-will-accompany-the-panamanian-national-team-to-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/11\/copa-airlines-and-fepafut-launch-contest-to-design-livery-for-plane-that-will-accompany-the-panamanian-national-team-to-2026-world-cup.html","title":{"rendered":"Copa Airlines and FEPAFUT Launch Contest to Design Livery for Plane That Will Accompany the Panamanian National Team to 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Copa Airlines<\/strong>, together with the Panamanian Soccer Federation (FEPAFUT), has launched the national contest &#8220;El avi\u00f3n de la Sele&#8221; (The National Team&#8217;s Plane), an initiative that invites Panamanians to leave their creative mark on the aircraft that will accompany the National Team to the 2026 Soccer World Cup. The project aims to turn local talent into a symbol of identity and passion for the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marco Ocando, Senior Director of Marketing and Loyalty Programs for the airline, emphasized that Panama&#8217;s qualification for the World Cup &#8220;reignites the passion of an entire country and invites us to celebrate in a big way.&#8221; He added that the aircraft&#8217;s design should be created by Panamanian hands, carrying not only the nation&#8217;s colors but also the excitement of a country once again experiencing the celebration of soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contest Rules and Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested individuals can participate between November 24 and December 10 via the portal <a href=\"https:\/\/elaviondelasele.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">elaviondelasele.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participants must be Panamanian nationals aged 18 or over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The design must be original and comply with the brand guidelines of Copa Airlines and FEPAFUT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Copa Airlines logo must be maintained in its standard position on the fuselage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The FEPAFUT shield must be applied correctly, and the authorized color palette must be used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The inclusion of national symbols such as the flag, coat of arms, or anthem is not permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any reference to FIFA, 2026 World Cup, Mundial 2026, or 2026 FIFA World Cup is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>External commercial brands, faces, public figures, or celebrities are not allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal must convey the shared values of both organizations: national pride, passion for soccer, and commitment to the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/09\/copa-airlines-launches-flights-to-tucuman-strengthening-its-presence-in-argentina.html\">Copa Airlines Launches Flights to Tucum\u00e1n, Strengthening Its Presence in Argentina<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The contest will consist of two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Stage: <\/strong>An internal jury from Copa Airlines and FEPAFUT will select five finalists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Second Stage:<\/strong> Panamanian artists, creatives, and representatives from both institutions will choose the winner, evaluating criteria such as creativity, visual impact, and alignment with the values of the National Team and the airline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The final result will be announced on January 23, 2026, on Copa Airlines&#8217; official Instagram account and other official platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prize for the Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The winning design will be displayed on a Copa Airlines Boeing aircraft, which will travel across the company&#8217;s network of 85 destinations, becoming a visual icon of Panamanian pride. 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