The plane will be used to transport the Philharmonic to New York for its American tour later this year. Otherwise, it will be used primarily for flights to Japan.
According to Austrian Airlines, the painting of the plane was carried out using a laminated foil designed to withstand sudden changes in heat and pressure, as well as exposure to weather and the de-icing fluid sprayed on the plane during the winter.
All of Austrian Airlines' planes are decorated with the Mozart Year logo during 2006.