Earlier this year, in a galaxy not-so-far away, you might have caught of a glimpse of All Nippon Airways rolling out a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner dressed up as a giant R2-D2. It seems only fitting that as the latest blockbuster in the Star Wars franchise, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” sets to open this weekend, the cast flew in the ultimate style from Los Angeles to the London film premiere in the R2-D2 jet.
R2-D2 ANA Jet Flies Star Wars Cast to Premiere
Key Takeaways:
- All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched three Star Wars-themed jets, including an R2-D2 Dreamliner, as part of a five-year promotional license with Walt Disney Company.
- The R2-D2 jet famously flew the cast of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" from Los Angeles to the London film premiere.
- ANA will be the first airline worldwide to offer all six Star Wars films as in-flight entertainment on its international flights.
- A new Boeing 777-300 featuring the character BB-8 is set to begin international service in March.
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