This month’s Al Ain Aerobatic Show will feature a unique fly-by from Etihad Airways’ recently unveiled Formula 1 branded aircraft.

To help build global awareness of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix taking place later this year, the airline has painted its latest aircraft delivery with an eye-catching F1 livery.

“This year’s fly-by will mark the second occasion that an Etihad Formula 1 branded aircraft has wowed spectators at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show,” said Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways’ executive vice president, marketing and product.

The brand-new A340-600 aircraft has a ‘dynamic’ design with white at the nose leading to red at the end of the plane. The official Formula 1 logo is featured on the engines and motor racing’s famous ‘chequered’ flag is on the tail fin.

“With the inaugural 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix less than 10 months away, we are delighted to have another opportunity at this year’s Show to thrill the crowds and generate excitement of what will be a hugely exciting event for Abu Dhabi and the UAE,” he added.

Formula 1 is very much a theme at this year’s Al Ain Aerobatic Show as organisers recently confirmed that Aero GP – the multi-discipline air racing series – will make its Middle East debut at the event.

The Al Ain Aerobatic Show, to be held from January 28 to 31, is expected to draw more than 130,000 people from over 40 countries around the world.

Attendees will get to see impressive aerobatic teams from Italy, United States, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Hungary, Saudi Arabia and Austria.

Static displays are also a highlight of the event, with several jet aircraft of varying size and description on display for enthusiasts to photograph.-TradeArabia News Service