A6-EHJ, Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" Livery

A6-EHJ at Geneva Cointrin International Airport with “Abu Dhabi Grand Prix” special livery 

Etihad Airways, the second flag carrier airline became the sponsor of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009 until 2015, as a sign if the airline is the sponsor of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Etihad Airways has painted one of its Airbus A340-600, A6-EHJ in a special livery. Etihad Airways named the livery as "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" livery.

A6-EHJ is one of the Airbus A340-600 aircraft of Etihad Airways. It was being delivered by a European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus to Etihad Airways on December 15, 2008. Later Etihad Airways re-painted A6-EHJ in special "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" livery since the 2009 Formula One season would be held on March 29, 2009, in Melbourne and would be ended on November 1, 2009, in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways-sponsored the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009 until 2015. Until now, A6-EHJ still in service with Etihad Airways and still wear its "Abu Dhabi Grand Prix" special livery until now.

On April 22, 2014, A6-EHJ was flying from Abu Dhabi to Washington Dulles. It operated flight EY131. When it was on approach to Runway 01R at Washington Dulles International Airport, it descended from 7000 feet to 4000 feet when encountered severe turbulence. Luckily, everyone on board was alive, but two passengers and one flight attendant were injured. 

ZK-OKP, Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" Livery

ZK-OKP, an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER with "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"

Air New Zealand, the flag carrier airline of New Zealand operates the Boeing 777-300ER since 2011. Now, Air New Zealand has seven Boeing 777-300ER in its fleet. The Boeing 777-300ER is serving long-haul routes such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, London, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires, and also some Australian and Pacific Island destinations.

The fourth Boeing 777-300ER of Air New Zealand was delivered on November 9, 2011. It registered as ZK-OKP. On November 24, 2012, Air New Zealand unveiled "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" livery on its fourth Boeing 777-300ER, ZK-OKP. Air New Zealand introduced "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" special livery just four days before The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released in Wellington, New Zealand on November 28, 2012. 
 
Until now, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" livery on ZK-OKP is the largest graphic ever to be applied on an airplane. To paint ZK-OKP with "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" livery, Air New Zealand took six days and deployed 400 men to paint this aircraft. This livery is used by Air New Zealand to promote The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a high fantasy movie in New Zealand. Until now, ZK-OKP still wears "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" livery.

PK-GLC, Citilink Airbus A320-200 "Kapal Api' Livery

During the low season in Indonesia like now, air travel demand becomes low. So, many airlines become deserted. Citilink, the low-cost subsidiary of the flag-carrier airline of Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, has some smart tricks to make more income from the non-ticket business like an onboard advertisement, maximize in-flight shop, cargo, charter flights, and optimize car rental and bus shuttle business.

PK-GLC, Citilink’s Airbus A320-200 with “Kapal Api” livery as an advertisement at Syamsudin Noor Airport, Banjarmasin, Indonesia on 7 February 2016

One of the Citilink's smart trick during the low season is advertisement on one of its aircraft fuselage. From November 2015, Citilink painted PK-GLC, one of its Airbus A320-200 aircraft with "Kapal Api" livery. "Kapal Api" is from Indonesian. It means "Steamship" in English. "Kapal Api" is a coffee brand in Indonesia. With an advertisement like that, Citilink receives more income during the low season like now. Good job, Citilink!