Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled a striking new livery carrying the distinctive branding of partner McLaren Racing, marking the first time a Formula 1 team has been featured on a wide-body aircraft. Guests stepping onboard the Etihad Dreamliner will be a part of Formula 1 history.

The specially designed aircraft celebrates the partnership between Etihad Airways and McLaren Racing, creating one of the most prominent motorsport liveries ever carried by a commercial aircraft and a new way for guests and fans to connect with McLaren Racing.

Bringing together two globally recognised brands, the design transforms one of Etihad’s flagship Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners (A6-BMI) with McLaren’s distinctive identity and papaya color. The aircraft will take the partnership around the world as it operates across Etihad’s extensive global network, connecting Abu Dhabi with destinations from Dublin, Milan and Vienna to Bali, Bangkok and Delhi.

The livery was revealed in a record-breaking event at the Etihad Engineering facility in Abu Dhabi, featuring the record title for the largest single piece kabuki reveal, independently verified by Guinness World Records.

The livery is the latest expression of the partnership between Etihad Airways and McLaren Racing announced earlier this year. Etihad is an Official Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and the McLaren Hypercar Team for the 2026 season and beyond.

The relationship reflects the shared characteristics of two industries shaped by technology, teamwork and high performance. As McLaren competes around the world, Etihad’s network connects Abu Dhabi with many of the sport’s major destinations including Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, the UK, Spain, Italy and the United States.

Alongside the new aircraft livery, Etihad branding features prominently on the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team race cars including the MCL40’s rear wing and halo, as well as McLaren Mastercard F1 Team driver helmets.

The partnership builds on Etihad’s long-standing commitment to racing, including its role as title sponsor of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009. Abu Dhabi will host the season finale this December.