Movember is off to a flying start with this Aer Lingus ’Mo’ plane

Aer Lingus is getting into the spirit of Movember a little early this year.

The airline has unveiled their latest tash-tastic recruit: Des, the Mo Plane.

Lauren Konopacz was among the first passengers at Dublin Airport to be ferried by Des, which she described on Twitter as a "hipster plane".

The first glimpse of #Des in his natural habitat is shared by @lkono http://t.co/s1omMAYVlt #Movember pic.twitter.com/eT2lI1L2Eh

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) October 23, 2014

Des's makeover was documented on the company's Twitter, Vine and Snapchat accounts.

Snapchat peeps: See how we cultivated Des' giant #Mo for #Movember over on @Snapchat right now! Username: aerlingus

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) October 23, 2014

They removed the plane's nose to begin the transformation.

We'll be sporting one of the bushiest #Mos around this #Movember https://t.co/RH27WqK7s7

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) October 22, 2014

Des, the @AerLingus #MoPlane, is ready to re-enter service. https://t.co/UxYvzCtv3i

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) October 22, 2014

Social media users were delighted to meet Des, and many praised the #MoPlaneon Twitter.

@AerLingus looks fab well done guys 👍

— Tony Murray #ProudMilitaryFamilies (@XbossTony) October 22, 2014

@AerLingus That is one cool plane! Love it! :)

— Rebecca McKee 💙 (@beckyjmckee) October 22, 2014

Some wondered if other airlines would follow suit.

While we wait to see, we'll pass the time telling some jokes.

@PaulMcMurray268 So... many... jokes. :D

— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) October 22, 2014

We moustache you a question... Never mind, we'll shave it for later.