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Etihad unveiled a papaya Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Abu Dhabi.
Etihad flight EY103 left Abu Dhabi for Madrid on November 10 with McLaren papaya on the fuselage and co-branded loungewear in the cabin. The Boeing 787-10 will fly regular passenger routes, with cities including Dublin, Milan, Bangkok and Delhi on the list.
Etihad says it’s the first time an F1 team has had its livery on a widebody airliner.
The pajamas are the part I like. Etihad already gets its name on McLaren’s rear wing, halo and driver helmets. A flight to Madrid gives the airline something to do with that sponsorship on a Tuesday, for passengers who might never set foot in a paddock.
Etihad is giving the sets to passengers in Business, First and The Residence on eligible longer flights. They’re exclusive to the McLaren jet through November 18, then roll out across the long-haul fleet until after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Passengers get to keep them.
Etihad has been the title sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009. The McLaren deal announced in February covers both its F1 and Hypercar teams from 2026 onward.
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