Etihad Airways has unveiled a Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring McLaren Racing's iconic livery. The aircraft marks the first time a Formula 1 team has featured its branding on a wide-body aircraft.
The unveiling took place on 10 November at Etihad Engineering's facility in Abu Dhabi. The event also set a Guinness World Record for the largest single-piece kabuki reveal.
The aircraft features McLaren's distinctive papaya colour, celebrating the partnership between the two global brands. It will operate across Etihad's international network, connecting Abu Dhabi with destinations including Dublin, Milan and Bangkok.
Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves said: “This aircraft will proudly carry that story from our home in Abu Dhabi to cities around the world, bringing our partnership closer to fans wherever it flies.”
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown also welcomed the collaboration.
“The aircraft livery brings together two iconic global brands and will connect McLaren Racing and Etihad with fans and customers around the world,” he said.
The launch builds on Etihad's long-standing involvement in motorsport. The airline has served as title sponsor of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009.
The partnership also extends to McLaren's Formula 1 race cars and driver helmets, which feature Etihad branding. The new aircraft takes the collaboration beyond the racetrack, bringing the excitement of Formula 1 to travellers and fans across Etihad's global network.
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