Perth plane spotters and Formula 1 fans were treated to a rare sight on Tuesday evening when Qatar Airways' F1-themed Boeing 777 touched down at Perth Airport. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive at 6:45 PM, departed just four hours later at 10:45 PM.
The special livery, designed by Grammy-winning American DJ and producer Swizz Beatz, features a distinctive black and burgundy color scheme. It was unveiled at the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend, where it performed a flypast over the Lusail International Circuit before the Sprint race.
The official unveiling took place at the Qatar Airways Hangar, with comedian Kevin Hart performing celebratory “doughnuts” in the guise of an F1 driver. The event was attended by Swizz Beatz, David Beckham, Jessica Alba, Rio Ferdinand, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Novak Djokovic.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said the design reflects the airline's commitment to creativity and innovation. The airline also confirmed that an additional livery commemorating its partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be revealed next year.
