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Mickey Mouse-Inspired Plane Takes to the Brazilian Skies

Sarah Domenech

by , Public Relations Manager

Last week, Azul Linhas Aéreas presented an Airbus A320neo plane inspired by the mouse that started it all. The first of four red- and yellow-colored aircraft inspired by Mickey Mouse was unveiled during a magical event held at the airline’s hangar in Campinas, Sao Paulo.

Azul Linhas Aéreas Airbus A320neo plane inspired by Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse at the unveiling of the  new Azul Linhas Aéreas Airbus

In true celebratory Disney fashion, Mickey Mouse surprised the audience, along with executives from Azul Linhas Aéreas and Disney, to officially welcome “Mickey Mouse Nas Nuvens,” which translates as “Mickey Mouse in the clouds,” to the airline’s fleet.

Azul will debut three additional Disney character-inspired aircraft in the coming months, operating domestic routes through nearly 50 Brazilian airports.

Here’s a special look at how “Mickey Mouse Nas Nuvens” was created!


The launch of the first plane coincides with The World’s Most Magical Celebration, which began Oct. 1 and will continue for 18 months to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. To learn more about The World’s Most Magical Celebration, please visit the special section of the Disney Parks Blog. If you are in Brazil, be sure to look up to the sky and perhaps you’ll see this amazing plane in flight!

Azul Linhas Aéreas Airbus A320neo plane inspired by Mickey Mouse