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Etihad signs multi‑series partnership with McLaren Racing; to unveil papaya‑liveried Boeing 787‑9

Etihad Airways will be an Official Partner of McLaren Racing from the 2026 season, covering the McLaren Formula 1 team and McLaren United Autosports’ WEC Hypercar programme. The multi‑year deal includes a specially‑liveried Boeing 787‑9 in McLaren’s papaya colours due later this year.

Discovered 2026-02-26T05:45:54.502922-08:00 | 2026-02-26T05:45:54.502922-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

The multi‑series tie (Formula 1 plus WEC) and a McLaren‑liveried 787 deliver sustained global broadcast and airport visibility, extending Etihad’s brand reach beyond conventional airline sponsorships.
The move amplifies Etihad’s profile during a period of expansion — the carrier carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, up 21% and added 29 aircraft — indicating a coordinated push on network growth and marketing.
The partnership is strategically notable alongside recent corporate and fleet shifts: Etihad was folded into Abu Dhabi’s L'imad sovereign investment entity and earlier cancelled 16 Boeing widebodies while pivoting to Airbus orders, making a Boeing‑branded special livery a clear commercial and PR signal.

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travelandtourworld.com aerobuzz.fr news.ssbcrack.com aviationnews.eu aeromagazine.uol.com.br airporthaber2.com

Sources Tracked: 15
First Seen: 2026-02-26T05:45:54.502922-08:00
Latest Update: 2026-03-01T02:45:22.730690-08:00
Coverage: Aviation

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2026-03-01T02:45:22.730690-08:00

Etihad and McLaren Forge 2026 Alliance to Blend Formula 1, Luxury Travel and Abu Dhabi Tourism • travelandtourworld.com

2026-02-28T05:02:07.225474-08:00

(FR) An Etihad 787 in McLaren Racing colours • aerobuzz.fr

2026-02-28T03:51:57.542417-08:00

McLaren Partners with Etihad Airways Ahead of 2026 F1 Season • news.ssbcrack.com

2026-02-27T19:52:55.061611-08:00

McLaren Racing Names Etihad Airways Official Airline Partner for 2026 Season • aviationnews.eu

2026-02-27T04:52:55.792032-08:00

(ES) Etihad Airways and McLaren announce partnership in Formula 1 • aeromagazine.uol.com.br

2026-02-27T01:55:57.317809-08:00

(TR) Etihad Becomes Sponsor of the McLaren F1 Team • airporthaber2.com

2026-02-26T23:27:26.778249-08:00

Etihad Joins Major Carriers and McLaren Racing Partnership as F1 Spurs Travel Surge to Abu Dhabi and Yas Island • travelandtourworld.com

2026-02-26T23:27:24.764766-08:00

Bits: Etihad signs McLaren F1 deal, get a 100% bonus buying IHG points • headforpoints.com

2026-02-26T14:55:57.717162-08:00

(NL) McLaren and Etihad join forces during the upcoming racing season (video) • pilootenvliegtuig.nl

2026-02-26T12:46:41.754228-08:00

(ES) Etihad and McLaren join forces: global sponsorship and a Dreamliner with special livery • Aviacionline

2026-02-26T12:13:36.510811-08:00

McLaren Racing partners with Etihad Airways from 2026 • Aviation24

2026-02-26T08:11:46.741207-08:00

Etihad becomes McLaren Racing partner, to unveil McLaren‑liveried Boeing 787‑9 — what airline–F1 tie‑ups mean for carrier branding • Simple Flying

2026-02-26T07:15:18.032921-08:00

(PL) Etihad Airways named official partner of McLaren Racing from the 2026 season • rynek-lotniczy.pl

2026-02-26T07:14:22.356365-08:00

Etihad Joins McLaren F1 In New Multi-Series Partnership • Simple Flying

2026-02-26T05:45:54.502922-08:00

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Etihad Named Official McLaren Partner for 2026; McLaren-Liveried Boeing 787 to Debut Later in Year

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