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Etihad Airways launches McLaren-themed Dreamliner to fly regular routes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Etihad Airways launches McLaren-themed Dreamliner to fly regular routes

Summary

Etihad Airways revealed a Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring McLaren F1's signature papaya colors, which begins passenger flights on November 11, 2026. The aircraft's unveiling occurred at Etihad Engineering in Abu Dhabi, attended by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown. This partnership, established in February 2026, extends McLaren's branding to an aircraft for the first time, aligning with Etihad's longstanding association with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Dreamliner's inaugural flight is scheduled for Madrid. The event set a Guinness World Record for the largest single-piece kabuki reveal.

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By the Numbers

•The Dreamliner flies Etihad's regular routes including Madrid and Dublin.
•McLaren's branding on the jet marks a first in aviation for F1 teams.
•The partnership between Etihad and McLaren began in February 2026.
•The first flight is scheduled for November 11, 2026, to Madrid.
•The unveiling set a Guinness World Record for the kabuki reveal.

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10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Etihad Airways Reveals Dreamliner with McLaren F1 Paint Job

What they're saying

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McLaren F1 partner Etihad Airways has unveiled a Boeing 787 Dreamliner painted in McLaren’s papaya colors, and it starts flying passengers on Tuesday. McLaren and Etihad announced their partnership in February 2026 covering both the F1 team and McLaren’s Hypercar…
— Yahoo Sports

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