Etihad Airways has unveiled a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in McLaren Racing’s signature papaya livery, the first wide-body commercial aircraft to feature a Formula 1 team’s branding.
Unveiled at Etihad Engineering in Abu Dhabi, the aircraft features McLaren’s signature papaya colours and will serve destinations including Dublin, Milan, Bali, Bangkok and Delhi. Its maiden flight to Madrid is scheduled for Tuesday. The launch also set a Guinness World Record for the largest single-piece kabuki reveal.
The aircraft marks the latest step in Etihad’s partnership with McLaren, which began earlier this year. As an official partner of McLaren’s Formula 1 and Hypercar teams for the 2026 season and beyond, Etihad’s branding also features on the MCL40 race car and drivers’ helmets.
