Airtran debuts Falcons-theme airplane

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Airtran debuts Falcons-theme airplane

AirTran Airways on Tuesday unveiled a Boeing 717 jet painted in the colors of the Atlanta Falcons as part of its new sponsorship of the team.

AirTran Airways on Tuesday unveiled a jet painted in the colors of the Atlanta Falcons as part of its new sponsorship of the team. The Boeing 717 -- which will fly from Atlanta to Boston then back to Atlanta before going to Minneapolis -- is dubbed Falcons 1.

Falcons wide receiver Brian Finneran (left) and running back Jerious Norwood look over scale model of the AirTran Airways 717.

To raise money for breast cancer awareness month, members of the Falcons cheerleader and drum line pulled the 100,000 pound plane out of the hanger for charity. AirTran made a $10,000 donation to the charity Breast Friends Inc. for their effort.

The Atlanta Falcons' drum line performed as the plane was backed into the hanger.

AirTran has put special wraps and decals on its planes for sponsorships in the past, the Falcons-themed airliner is the first time the airline has had a plane painted for a marketing partnership.

The Orlando-based carrier plans to paint planes for its partnerships with the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts.

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AirTran Airways on Tuesday unveiled a jet painted in the colors of the Atlanta Falcons as part of its new sponsorship of the team. The Boeing 717 -- which will fly from Atlanta to Boston then back to Atlanta before going to Minneapolis -- is dubbed Falcons 1.

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