Chennai Super Kings and Etihad Airways unveil new livery

Etihad Airways has revealed new livery featuring colours and branding of its IPL team partner Chennai Super Kings.

The aircraft is the first Airbus A320eno to be operated by a UAE airline and is 20 per cent more fuel efficient than its previous generation. It will operate on Etihad’s short haul routes.

The aircraft’s inaugural flight will take place in December to CSK’s home base in Chennai, India.


Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said, “We are delighted to once again demonstrate our commitment to the Indian market and celebrate our partnership with CSK with this stunning new livery in the bold yellow and blue colours of the Chennai Super Kings. We are incredibly proud of our partnership with CSK and the joy that cricket brings to so many people around the world."

Etihad became the official sponsor of CSK for the 2024 season in February. It had a special ceremony launching the partnership held in Chennai and attended by thousands of fans.

“With our rapidly expanding global network, we are able to showcase the CSK special livery to millions of people in destinations wide and far, and bring more fans globally to the game we love and enjoy,” De added.

Etihad's other sports livery includes Manchester City FC in the club’s signature blue and the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, celebrating the last race of the season which takes place annually in Abu Dhabi.

Earlier this year, Etihad also unveiled a Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi livery featuring the famous DC Superheroes and Looney Tunes characters. Most recently, the airline launched a unique 20th anniversary livery on an Airbus A321neo which features a line-art drawing of the famous landmarks of the Abu Dhabi skyline.

Etihad in India

Etihad operates 181 flights per week to 11 Indian cities, connecting Indian guests to a wide range of destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. In 2024, the airline launched new routes to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, as well as the ‘pink city’ of Jaipur and added frequencies to key gateways of Mumbai and Delhi.