DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇦🇪 Etihad Airways — Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — Choose Italy — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	534765
EAN	4013150534765
Airline Company	Etihad Airways
Aircraft Type	Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 62.81 m (206 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 60.12 m (197 ft 3 in) Height: 17.02 m (55 ft 10 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 12.6 cm (5.0 in) Wingspan: approx. 12.0 cm (4.7 in)
Registration	NOT_FOUND
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisitely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the special 'Choose Italy' livery. Manufactured by Herpa, this collector's piece showcases remarkable attention to detail with accurate color reproduction of the striking Italian-themed fuselage design, incorporating iconic Italian landmarks including the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The model features Etihad's distinctive gold and brown tail design combined with vibrant graphics celebrating Italian culture and tourism.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. As a stretched variant of the 787-8, the 787-9 can accommodate 250-290 passengers depending on configuration and offers superior fuel efficiency with its advanced composite materials and modern engine technology. The aircraft measures approximately 62.8 meters (206 feet) in length with a wingspan of 60.1 meters (197 feet) and a height of 17 meters (56 feet). This translates to a model measuring approximately 12.6 cm in length with a wingspan of around 12 cm at 1:500 scale.

🇦🇪 About the Airline
Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, based in Abu Dhabi. Founded in 2003, it has grown to become one of the world's leading airlines, known for its premium service and innovative special liveries celebrating global destinations and partnerships. The 'Choose Italy' livery was part of Etihad's destination marketing campaign, showcasing the airline's commitment to promoting tourism and cultural exchange between the UAE and Italy.