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POKEMON, SCOOT TO LAUNCH been published yet, the airline has said that
A SPECIAL-THEMED DREAMLINER it will fly the special-themed aircraft to other
countries in its network. Scoot is the second
The Pokemon company announced a collaboration with Scoot airline outside Japan after Taiwan’s China
to launch a special-themed aircraft flying the Singapore-Japan Airlines to sport the Pokemon’s special theme
route. Called “Pikachu Jet TR”, the aircraft is a Scoot’s Boeing in July this year. The Pokemon company has
787 Dreamliner decorated with characters from the Japanese previously collaborated with Japanese airlines
company’s highly popular video game series. Aside from its exte- like Air Do in December 2021, and Skymark in
rior, the aircraft’s interior, meal boxes, utensils, and amenities May 2022. Other than launching the special
have also been decorated with the special theme. The airline livery for Scoot’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the
will also sell Pokemon official merchandise onboard the aircraft.
According to Scoot’s published schedule, the special-themed Pokemon company will also hold a three-day
Boeing 787 Dreamliner will fly connecting Singapore’s Changi event in Singapore from November 18 to 20.
and Japan’s Narita airports on two occasions. First on September Titled “Pikachu Weekend in Singapore”, the
9th and second on October 19th. The same aircraft will also fly event will include “Pokemon Night Show” and
between Singapore to Seoul, South Korea on September 22nd, “Pokemon GO Safari Zone” at Marina Bay,
and October 6th. Although no additional set schedules have and Gardens by the Bay, respectively.
sunrise to sunset. The lighting can also be
programmed individually for each cabin zone,
tailored to passenger preferences and spe-
cific activities, such as dining or working. The
latest G700 outfitted aircraft also includes
a grand suite and newly designed spacious
lavatory with natural light, full vanity, and
GULFSTREAM FLIES SECOND shower, as well as a six-place dining area
OUTFITTED G700 TEST AIRCRAFT with a fully expandable, self-contained table.
“With its combination of cabin size and tech-
The second fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 production-test air- nological enhancements, the G700 interior
craft has flown, adding an additional testing platform for the presents an abundance of opportunity for
most spacious cabin in business aviation. The aircraft joins the customization,” said Mark Burns, president,
first outfitted G700, which has already set eight international Gulfstream. “As part of our goal to exceed
city-pair speed records and was awarded the 2022 International customer expectations, we are testing even
Yacht & Aviation Award in the Private Jet Design category. The more G700 cabin elements to ensure interior
second test aircraft will ensure the maturity, durability, and comfort and reliability.” “With two outfitted
comfort of more cabin elements that were introduced with the G700 test aircraft now flying, we can show-
aircraft’s launch in 2019, including the all-new ultrahigh-defi- case even more of the interior flexibility of
nition dynamic circadian lighting system, an optional feature this aircraft and the passenger benefits
capable of replicating sunlight. The Gulfstream-designed system gained from the award-winning comfort and
mixes warm white, cool white and amber LED lights and spans signature cabin environment the G700 pro-
from 0.01 brightness to 100 per cent, allowing it to simulate vides on globe-spanning flights,” said Burns.
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