Qatar Airways has pulled back the curtain on a bold new aircraft design: a special‑edition Formula 1®‑themed livery, applied to one of its Boeing 777‑300ERs, as part of its recently announced “Creative 100” cultural initiative. The renderings were revealed during the airline’s partnership launch with Grammy‑winning artist and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz, announced at Art Basel Paris in 2025.
The new design is set to appear on a Boeing 777‑300ER aircraft, underlining Qatar Airways’ role as Global Airline Partner of Formula 1®. According to multiple reports, the rendition merges the airline’s signature burgundy oryx icon with checkered‑flag motifs and high‑contrast graphics that reflect the speed, precision and global reach of F1 racing.
Behind the design lies the airline’s latest platform, the “Qatar Airways Creative 100” – an annual list celebrating 100 creators spanning art, music, technology, design and sport. The first edition will be inaugurated at Art Basel Qatar in February 2026.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer commented: “At Qatar Airways, creativity fuels everything we do. … Our partnership with Swizz Beatz reflects that same spirit — a shared belief that creativity has the power to inspire, to unite, and to transform the way the world connects.”
For plane‑spotters, this presents a distinctive moment: one of Qatar’s 777‑300ERs will carry not just the visual identity of the airline but a special livery aligned with global sport and culture. With Qatar Airways already flying to over 170 destinations and operating one of the world’s largest 777 fleets, spotting this aircraft may become a must for enthusiasts tracking special liveries.
What to look out for:
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Expect the first outward appearances of this aircraft to begin in the upcoming winter schedule, likely on long‑haul routes from Doha to key global hubs.
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The aircraft’s registration and its deployment will be of interest — spotters will be tracking when the aircraft enters service and which route it debuts on.
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Whether the livery remains for a single aircraft or becomes part of a limited‑series roll‑out remains to be seen, but the artwork and partnership hint at a campaign rather than a one‑off.
In short, Qatar Airways has combined its aviation identity with the world of motorsport and high culture — creating an interesting intersection for aviation fans, spotters and brand enthusiasts alike. For those with lens and log‑book at the ready, this new F1‑inspired 777‑300ER will be one to capture.
