Actor/Producer Vin Diesel was on hand as Etihad Airways Flight 171 arrived from Abu Dhabi to kick off the world premiere of F&F 7.
The Fast & Furious Flight from Abu Dhabi will fly the direct route to Los Angeles, Etihad Airways opened in June 2014. The airline has also sponsored the the film F&F 7 world premiere, which will take place in Los Angeles on April 1.
As the UAE offered an opportunity to inject striking elements and locales into the series’ mythology, Abu Dhabi became a key location for F&F 7 production. Over the course of two weeks in April 2014, the team will land in areas outside Abu Dhabi in the Liwa Desert, as well as in the city center at such locations as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace Hotel, the Yas Marina F1 race circuit and the Etihad Towers. Considering Abu Dhabi’s striking skyline—one accentuated with stunning architectural achievements—aerial shots of the skyscrapers were mandatory.
The Fast & Furious decal will remain on the plane for the next four to six months.