Airline showcases its “Most Magical Fleet on Earth” for World Friendship Day

Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aereas owns some of the most magical airplanes on earth, and just recently, on World Friendship Day, the airline shared its excitement over its Disney-themed planes and news about the next Disney-inspired livery to grace a plane in its airborne fleet.

To celebrate World Friendship Day, Azul Airlines reunited its “World’s Most Magical Fleet” at an airport in Campinas, a city in Sao Paulo State in Brazil. The magical fleet is comprised of three different aircraft, each one with a unique, Disney-inspired livery: one with Mickey Mouse, one with Minnie Mouse, and one with Donald Duck.

The partnership between Disney and Azul Airlines began in 2021. So far, the airline has received three magical jets. In September 2021, Azul received an Airbus A320neo featuring none other than Mickey Mouse. Then in December 2021, the airline received an Airbus A321neo featuring Minnie Mouse. So far this year, Azul has become the proud owner of another Airbus A320neo with a Donald Duck theme.

On Friendship Day, Azul Airlines showcased its “Most Magical Fleet” by parking each aircraft beside its Disney counterparts for the first time at Azul’s main operations center Campinas International Airport in Sao Paulo State, Brazil.

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Azul Airlines and Disney negotiated to bring to magical life four different airplanes that feature a Disney character. So far, Azul has taken delivery of three of them, meaning there’s still one magical surprise on the way, and the featured character is still a secret.

“With the three aircraft in operation, the company’s attention turns to the fourth and final aircraft in the series, which will be announced soon,” the statement from Azul Airlines continues.

According to Simple Flying, the Brazilian airline welcomed the three Disney-themed planes to its fleet of more than 160 aircraft: 50 Airbus A320 aircraft, 12 Airbus A330s, 36 ATR 72-600s, 59 Embraer units, and multiple Cessna aircraft.

Goofy Celebrated International Friendship Day

“You’ve got a friend in me….” Yesterday was International Friendship Day! This is a day to celebrate the ones in your life that make life special. To celebrate this special day Goofy and er… Goofy are hanging out! Bill Farmer, who you could say is Goofy’s BFF, is a Disney Legend and has been a close pal of Goofy for over 35 years, lending his voice to the lovable Goof in his first animated feature film, “A Goofy Movie,” and in more than 40 other films and shows.

The pair decided that two’s a company, but three’s a party, and they’re sharing the day will 6-year-old Brady Baker. Brady is a Goofy superfan and friend of Bills. The trio had a fantastic morning where they rode…Goofy’s Barn Stormer, of course (more than once)!  Farmer amazed Brady by talking “exactly like” Goofy before the super fan got to meet the big Goof himself (I’m not crying, you’re crying….ok it’s me, I’m totally crying). How sweet is that!?!? Gawrsh! Nothing tugs in my heart strings quite like seeing kids live their dreams at Disney World! 

Check out this video from Disney Parks Blog to see how Brady, Bill, and Goofy’s magical friendship-filled day has gone so far:

If you’re as excited as this trio is about International Friendship Day, you can head over to TikTok to find out which Disney pal you’re most like using Disney’s newest filter that they made especially for today. When you post your videos, use their official hashtags: #MickeyFriendsStayTrue and #InternationalFriendshipDay!