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Some football fans may laugh, others cry, but there
will surely be a glint of pride in the eyes of at least a few Manchester
United supporters, when they see 'their' latest plane.
Low cost airline, AirAsia has
honored Manchester United, one of the most popular football clubs in the
world, by having one of its aircraft painted in the colors of the club.
The 9M-AFC, otherwise known as the Red Devil Airbus
A320, arrived at the KL International Airport from Toulouse, France. The
180 seater Airbus A320 is emblazoned in signature red, and adorned with
images of the club's elite players on both sides of the aircraft's
fuselage. The tail and aircraft engines also feature the Manchester
United Football Club's Crest.
"Manchester United has one of the biggest following in
Asia. As the official low fare airline for Manchester United, AirAsia
hopes to create opportunities and exciting avenues to reach out and
connect with MU's loyal fan base in Asia. As such, it is only befitting
that we dedicate the aircraft to all the Manchester United Fans in
Asia." said Dato' Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia Berhad.
"We are delighted to be the first football club in the
world to own our very own aircraft livery. The AirAsia Red Devil Airbus
is an epitome of how a dynamic sponsor like AirAsia, can creatively
blend art and function into their everyday business. The plane will
certainly ensure we're the most well traveled team in Asia" said Peter
Draper, Marketing Director, Manchester United Football Club.
The Red Devil Airbus A320 is AirAsia's 3rd
Airbus delivery within 2 months. The aircraft will commence
servicing Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Surabaya, Indonesia, from 3rd
February 2006.
Featured on the Red Devil Airbus A320 are:
Sir Alex Ferguson
Park Ji Sung
Wayne
Rooney
Ruud Van Nistelrooy
Cristiano Ronaldo
Alan Smith
Rio Ferdinand
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