Etihad McLaren Livery: A Papaya Boeing 787-10 for Formula 1

Etihad Airways has unveiled a Boeing 787-10 featuring a McLaren-branded livery described as papaya-colored, identified by the registration A6-BMI. The reveal occurred in Abu Dhabi, where the aircraft was shown to the public with a curtain drop described as Guinness-certified by the source. The livery ties Etihad Airways to the McLaren branding, presenting a distinctive color theme on the 787-10 aircraft. This report from MiGFlug notes what is new about the livery and what is claimed, but does not provide further details about additional incidents, specifications, or outcomes.

Simple Flying adds that the new livery is bold and inspired by the McLaren Racing Formula One Team. The majority of the aircraft is painted in a papaya-like hue, with orange and black elements described as part of the design play. The collaboration between Etihad Airways and McLaren is described as a teased partnership that culminates in a visible branding effort on the aircraft.

According to Simple Flying, Madrid is identified as the jet’s first destination under the new livery, marking the initial route for the aircraft with the McLaren branding. The report does not mention other routes or a broader schedule beyond Madrid, nor does it provide further details about the interior, technical specifications beyond the aircraft type (Boeing 787-10), or any additional schedule changes.

The two outlets converge on the basic facts that Etihad has introduced a McLaren-branded livery on a Boeing 787-10 and that the aircraft bears the registration A6-BMI, with the unveiling taking place in Abu Dhabi. The description of the livery as papaya-colored and the stated collaboration with McLaren are consistent across sources, though specific design elements beyond color and branding are not elaborated.

No additional incidents, accidents, or operational outcomes are reported in either source regarding this particular livery unveiling. The available material does not provide information on the aircraft’s interiors, flight testing, technical performance, or any safety or regulatory considerations tied to the livery itself.

As reported, the first service under the new livery is identified as a Madrid-bound route, with Madrid specifically named as the jet’s initial destination in Simple Flying’s coverage. There is no mention of further routes, schedules, or changes to Etihad’s network beyond this initial destination.

The reporting does not include statements from airline or team officials beyond the general description of the collaboration and the unveiling event. Neither source provides quotes, detailed timelines, or additional verifications regarding the livery’s design process, production, or maintenance implications.

In summary, the coverage confirms Etihad Airways’ introduction of a McLaren-branded Boeing 787-10, registration A6-BMI, unveiled in Abu Dhabi with a papaya-colored livery inspired by McLaren Racing, and identifies Madrid as the first destination for the aircraft under the new branding. The sources differ mainly in emphasis on the visual description and the explicit identification of Madrid as the initial route, with no further details about technical specs, interior features, or broader schedule information.