Qatar Airways Launches Stunning New F1 Livery on Boeing 777-300ER
DOHA- Qatar Airways has joined forces with Grammy-award-winning artist and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz to introduce the Qatar Airways Creative 100. This innovative platform is designed to spotlight creativity in fields such as art, design, music, technology, and sports. The announcement was made during Art Basel Paris 2025, where Qatar Airways serves as the Premium Partner for all five global Art Basel events.
This collaboration, alongside The Dean Collection, co-founded by Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, will lead to the inaugural Creative 100 event at Art Basel Qatar in February 2026. Its mission is to highlight impactful creators who shape contemporary culture through their work and ideas.
Qatar Airways F1 Livery on 777-300ER
The Qatar Airways Creative 100 initiative aims to honor 100 influential individuals whose creative efforts defy limitations.
Among the first announced honorees are Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee, Olympic fencing champion Miles Chamley-Watson, Bang & Olufsen CEO Kristian Teär, Dior Homme Jewellery Director Yoon Ahn, and Ferrari Chief Design Officer Flavio Manzoni. The arts scene is also represented by sculptor Kennedy Yanko and painter Patrick Eugene.
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways Group, stated that this initiative embodies the airline’s belief that creativity bridges cultures and transforms travel. “Our alliance with Swizz Beatz honors the visionaries whose innovations shape global culture,” he remarked.
Swizz Beatz also emphasized, “Qatar Airways doesn’t just transport people; it transforms the world. The Creative 100 will highlight the most inspiring thinkers of our time.”
This partnership will enhance the passenger experience through unique merchandise, onboard activities, and exclusive opportunities. It kicked off with a special-edition Formula 1 livery on the Boeing 777-300ER, showcasing Qatar Airways’ role as the Global Airline Partner, with a future livery to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026.
A digital platform for the Qatar Airways Creative 100 is set to debut soon, offering films, interviews, and city guides created by artists and innovators. Members of the Privilege Club will have access to masterclasses conducted by the inductees and invitations to various cultural events around the globe.
Earlier in 2025, Qatar Airways unveiled a long-term partnership with Art Basel, contributing to exhibitions in Basel, Paris, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, and Doha. This collaboration showcases the airline’s dedication to the international art community and its commitment to fostering cultural exchange.
About Qatar Airways
Operating from Hamad International Airport (DOH), recognized as the World’s Best Airport by Skytrax, Qatar Airways connects over 170 destinations worldwide.
The airline was named the World’s Best Airline for the ninth consecutive time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, also earning accolades for Best Business Class and Best Airline in the Middle East.
Qatar Airways is committed to sustainability, being the first Middle Eastern carrier to achieve IATA’s highest environmental certification (IEnvA). It was also the first global airline certified under the Buckingham Palace Declaration to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
