It probably couldn’t do the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs (Google it) but this Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rendering is sure to delight Star Wars fans.
All Nippon Airways released the image, depicting a Dreamliner livery in the likeness of beloved astromech droid R2-D2. If the design ends up being brought to life, the cockpit and front fuselage will have licks of blue in the same style as “Artoo” – one of the most recognisable characters in the Star Wars Universe.
Takashi Shiki, ANA executive vice-president, sales and marketing: “We are particularly delighted to introduce this collaboration now as we prepare to launch our new international service from Tokyo to Houston in June, making it our 10th North American destination. Through the introduction of the new Star Wars livery we hope to welcome more passengers from around the world to experience ANA as the inspiration of Japan."
The unveiling was timed well, given that the second Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens teaser trailer is approaching 100 million views within just a few days of being released.
ANA has also launched a special website dedicated to the collaboration (www.ana-sw.com) and recently pubished a tweet, welcoming R2-D2 & C-3PO on board one of their planes.
Welcome on board ANA, R2-D2 & C-3PO♪ http://t.co/FiPcrGix80 #SWCA pic.twitter.com/WwR3nWsHMQ
— All Nippon Airways (@FlyANA_official) April 17, 2015