All three ANA Star Wars liveries – Photo: ANA
YES — AvGeek and Star Wars goodness together!
ANA has just announced that they will be putting two new Star Wars themed liveries to their fleet, which will jin the previously announced R2-D2 ANA Jet on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The first will feature BB-8, a brand new droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will be on a Boeing 777-300ER.
Special Star Wars BB-8 and R2-D2 combo livery on a Boeing 767-300 – Image: ANA
The second will be a combination livery of BB-8 down one side and R2-D2 on the other of a Boeing 767-300. If you want to see more images, we have plenty to share…
New BB8 Star Wars livery on a Boeing 777-300ER – Photo: ANA
The planes are not only themed on the outside, but the inside as well. The special ANA Star Wars planes will also display in-flight decorations, such as headrest covers, paper napkins and cups featuring Star Wars characters.
ANA will also be the only airline to offer all six Star Wars films on international routes. In fact, this is the first time that any of the Star Wars movies have been part of an airline’s IFE.
New BB8 Star Wars livery on a Boeing 777-300ER – Photo: ANA
On October 18, the R2-D2 ANA Jet will start on rought NH116, which flies between Tokyo and Vancouver. It will then be put on additional routes including Seattle, San Jose, Munich, Paris, Brussels, Sydney, Beijing, and Jakarta). During November, the plane will fly domestic Japanese routes.
New BB8 Star Wars livery on a Boeing 777-300ER – Photo: ANA
In March 2016, the BB-8 ANA Jet is scheduled to start serving international routes principally between Japan and North America (the exact routes have yet to be announced).
New BB8 Star Wars livery on a Boeing 777-300ER – Photo: ANA
Want to try to fly on one of these planes (duh)? ANA is making it easy. You can check out their specially themed website to check out the plane’s schedule.
New BB8 Star Wars livery on a Boeing 777-300ER – Photo: ANA
’œWe’re thrilled to unveil the designs of our new Star Wars themed planes, and I’m sure fans across the world will love the look,’ said Osamu Shinobe, President and CEO of ANA. ’œAt ANA we pride ourselves on offering the best possible flight experience, from the ANA Star Wars Project and our extensive in-flight entertainment options, to our peerless, award-winning in-flight service, dining options created by Michelin-starred chefs and wines chosen by our discerning sommeliers.’
Special Star Wars BB-8 and R2-D2 combo livery on a Boeing 767-300 – Image: ANA
Until we are able to see these jets in person (and hopefully fly on one — or three), you can just enjoy the rest of the images (and of course… may the force be with you):
Special Star Wars BB-8 and R2-D2 combo livery on a Boeing 767-300 – Image: ANA
Special Star Wars BB-8 and R2-D2 combo livery on a Boeing 767-300 – Image: ANA
All three ANA Star Wars liveries – Photo: ANA
All three ANA Star Wars liveries – Photo: ANA
David–just a few questions about this post!
-Has ANA said how many parsecs these Boeings will make the Kessel Run in?
-Does ANA handle its reservations with light-SABRE?
-Will they be issuing temporary pilot uniforms like Han Solo and a walking carpet?
-On the 787 will the dimmable windows play Darth Vader saying “Give yourself to the Dark Side” upon button press?
I was hoping for BB-8s serving drinks and food on board.
Well, ANA said that they have additional details on the inside. So…
GREAT PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Did anyone else notice the Death Star cameo at 0:40 in the new promotion Youtube video?