ANA airlines has announced a partnership with Lucasfilm to
get its plane R2d2 wrapped. It’s very cool. The routes and flight schedules
have yet to be determined. Here’s how they describe it. I think it’s only the
exterior, not the interior. And I don’t believe additional Star Wars themed
happenings occur on the plane.
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced today it will introduce
Star Wars livery, with the iconic R2-D2, on its newest aircraft 787-9 Dreamliner
to mark the beginning of a five-year ANA Star Wars™ Project and agreement with
The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.* This marks the first time a Star Wars
character will appear on the exterior of a commercial aircraft. The R2-D2
design was unveiled to Star Wars fans today at Star Wars Celebration in
Anaheim, California, just months prior to the character’s appearance on
international flights** in autumn of this year.
The Star Wars livery is in line with ANA’s strategy to
further enhance its international presence. Last spring, the carrier
significantly expanded its international flight network from Haneda and Narita
airports in Tokyo. With demand increasing around the world for flights to Japan
and routes linking the United States with Asia, ANA is committed to raising the
profile of the ANA brand in the global market through innovative partnerships
and branding opportunities. The partnership with Star Wars, beloved by
audiences in Japan and around the globe, is a perfect match as Japan’s largest
airline seeks to connect travelers around the world through this project.
ANA also launched its special website featuring the Star
Wars collaboration. For more information on the ANA Star Wars Project, please
visit: http://www.ana-sw.com
ANA Star Wars Project is a five-year agreement with The Walt
Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. in Japan and spanning from 2015 to 2020. Routes and
flights operated by the aircraft with Star Wars livery have not been determined
