On Monday 29 August, Gol presented the results of the customization work on the paintwork of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration PR-XMR (msn 60233), which received eye-catching stickers alluding to its partnership with Universal Studios. The entire fuselage of the aircraft was decorated with scenes from the world of Harry Potter.
The inaugural flight of the aircraft, now with stickers from the series created by J.K. Rowling, will be G31701, from Confins to Brasilia, at 06h00 on Monday 29 August, according to our Brazilian media partner AEROIN. Later, the aircraft is expected to take the route connecting the federal capital with Orlando, Florida, where Universal parks with themed areas linked to the films of the saga are located.
The aircraft livery feature elements such as Hogwarts Castle, the Hogwarts Express train, the Forbidden Forest and the fierce dragon. The interior of the aircraft is also specially decorated.
«We will offer a unique experience to customers boarding this aircraft. We want the journey to be a moment of entertainment not only for the children, but also for the adults. We want everyone to be delighted and happy during the flight, and to arrive even more excited for the visits to Universal Parks and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,» said Luiz Teixeira, GOL’s Commercial Director of International Markets.
GOL currently operates a daily flight to Orlando from its hub in Brasilia with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 186 seats. This is the longest scheduled route in the world operated with this model.