UEFA Champions League themed aircraft of Turkish Airlines is in the skies
Turkish Airlines, the best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events. turkish airlines uefa
Becoming the first airline to sponsor UEFA Champions League which will have its 2023 final in İstanbul, Turkish Airlines designed one of its Airbus A330’s for the occasion. With its TC-JNM tail number, UEFA Champions League-themed aircraft flew for the first time with its new makeover for the TK1821 İstanbul Airport to Paris flight during the first day of the year.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated: “We will host the 2023 finale of the UEFA Champions League in İstanbul as one of its official sponsors. We are pleased to be a part of this important event which will also take place during the 100th year of our Republic. As this is one of the most significant sponsorships of Turkish sports history, our aircraft with the UEFA Champions League theme is a testament to our commitment to sports.”
Soaring through the skies, the aircraft’s application of its UEFA Champions League theme was completed by Turkish Technic in four days.
Turkish Airlines was the first airline in the world to partner with UEFA as its official airline sponsor for the UEFA EURO 2016 turkish airlines uefa
UEFA Champions League organization which Turkish Airlines will participate as the official sponsor reaches 678 million viewers in 200 countries via over 70 broadcasters. Fans also participate in the Champions League excitement on social media with 28 million engagements. Turkish Airlines will have a wide range of exposure, logo and name rights before, during and after the matches including LED screens surrounding the field. As part of the deal, Türkiye’s national flag carrier will also partner with the UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals, and the UEFA Youth League finals as the official sponsor.
Flag carrier airlines also realized sponsorships with prominent teams such as FC Barcelona, Manchester United FC, Borussia Dortmund, Olympique de Marseille and River Plate. Turkish Airlines “The Selfie Shootout” commercial featuring Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi is among the most-watched commercials of all time.
The national flag carrier supports different sports branches besides football and has been the title sponsor of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Europe’s most important basketball tournament since 2010. Turkish Airlines also provides high-level support for sports such as volleyball, tennis, golf, rugby and equestrian.
