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While the sport of cricket may be relatively unknown in many parts of the world, in India, it is by far the most popular sport, followed closely by over one billion people in the world’s most populous country.
The Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the top professional leagues in the world by revenue and attendance, has seen teams from 10 different Indian cities compete for the title since 2008, and their matches are also followed closely in other cricket-loving countries.
Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia’s flag carrier, is the Official Global Airline Partner for the Mumbai Indians team, and to mark the occasion, the airline has decided to paint one of its aircraft in a special livery prominently featuring the Indians’ logo.
Two blues, One Shared Journey
The aircraft blends the two different shades of blue characterizing the two brands and propagates it from nose to tail, leaving only the tailfin showing the traditional Malaysia Airlines logo on a white background.
“India remains a key growth market for Malaysia Airlines as we continue to strengthen our presence and connectivity across the region. This collaboration with Mumbai Indians allows us to go beyond traditional aviation partnerships by integrating cultural relevance into our brand experience. It reflects our commitment to building meaningful, long-term connections with customers while reinforcing Malaysia Airlines as a carrier that connects people, places and passions across our global network,” said Bryan Foong, Chief Executive Officer of Airline Business from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), in a press release.
All-Airbus Long-Haul Fleet
The specific aircraft that will receive this new livery has not been revealed yet, but it will be one of the 15 A330-300 aircraft operating the 35-strong all-Airbus Malaysia Airlines long-haul fleet. This aircraft type is due to be retired by 2030 to be replaced with the 30 A330-900 aircraft on order (with 20 more options for the same type).
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