Shakhtar’s new aircraft
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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On April 9, a Boeing 737-700 NG bearing the FC Shakhtar colours and markings landed in Ukraine
The exclusively branded aircraft has been provided by the club’s premium partner SkyUp Airlines, the collaboration with which began last summer. At the Boryspil international airport, the aircraft was seen in by the FC Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin and the SkyUp Airlines owner Yurii Alba.
Sergei Palkin, FC Shakhtar CEO: “Together with SkyUp we want to be the number one not only on the ground but also in the air”
Sergei Palkin, FC Shakhtar CEO:
- The emotions are just overwhelming! Today is a very special day in the history of our club because, for the first time ever, the senior team will be able to travel on a branded aircraft. There are very few top European football clubs who have such an opportunity. Thanks to SkyUp we join the company of those lucky ones. I want to say that this is not just a plane, this is a demonstration of our joint ambitions - together with SkyUp we want to be the number one not only on the ground but also in the air. I am grateful to the management of SkyUp for this great aircraft. I am sure that this plane will become the hallmark of our club, the fans will be proud of it, they will be happy to fly on it.
Yurii Alba, SkyUp Airlines owner:
- Last July, SkyUp became the official carrier of FC Shakhtar, the club that is appreciated by a huge number of fans, and not only in our country. Today we are welcoming an exclusive aircraft that is painted in the club's signature colours. On this plane, the team will fly across Ukraine to participate in domestic competitions, as well as around the world for international games. This plane stands out not only due to its bright and uniquely colourful design but also due to the passion that every employee of the company puts in ensuring the comfort and safety of flights of their passengers.
The aircraft got Shakhtar’s signature livery at the renowned Dean Baldwin Painting company (Roswell, USA). It took them almost a month to paint the aircraft, with some 140 litres of paint being used in the course of work.
- The emotions are just overwhelming! Today is a very special day in the history of our club because, for the first time ever, the senior team will be able to travel on a branded aircraft. There are very few top European football clubs who have such an opportunity. Thanks to SkyUp we join the company of those lucky ones. I want to say that this is not just a plane, this is a demonstration of our joint ambitions - together with SkyUp we want to be the number one not only on the ground but also in the air. I am grateful to the management of SkyUp for this great aircraft. I am sure that this plane will become the hallmark of our club, the fans will be proud of it, they will be happy to fly on it.
Yurii Alba, SkyUp Airlines owner:
- Last July, SkyUp became the official carrier of FC Shakhtar, the club that is appreciated by a huge number of fans, and not only in our country. Today we are welcoming an exclusive aircraft that is painted in the club's signature colours. On this plane, the team will fly across Ukraine to participate in domestic competitions, as well as around the world for international games. This plane stands out not only due to its bright and uniquely colourful design but also due to the passion that every employee of the company puts in ensuring the comfort and safety of flights of their passengers.
The aircraft got Shakhtar’s signature livery at the renowned Dean Baldwin Painting company (Roswell, USA). It took them almost a month to paint the aircraft, with some 140 litres of paint being used in the course of work.
The guests at the ceremony were the Shakhtar manager Paulo Fonseca and the team players Andriy Pyatov, Junior Moraes, Taras Stepanenko, Viktor Kovalenko
The guests at the ceremony were the Shakhtar manager Paulo Fonseca and the team players Andriy Pyatov, Junior Moraes, Taras Stepanenko, Viktor Kovalenko, who shared their first emotions.
Viktor Kovalenko, Shakhtar midfielder:
- A million impressions! We are really delighted that we now have such a beautiful aircraft that the team will be proud of. I'd like to get on board and see everything inside. I believe this plane will bring us many victories.
This month, the aircraft will join the fleet of SkyUp Airlines and will operate flights for FC Shakhtar, as well as passenger flights.
Viktor Kovalenko, Shakhtar midfielder:
- A million impressions! We are really delighted that we now have such a beautiful aircraft that the team will be proud of. I'd like to get on board and see everything inside. I believe this plane will bring us many victories.
This month, the aircraft will join the fleet of SkyUp Airlines and will operate flights for FC Shakhtar, as well as passenger flights.
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