Drake Unveils New Livery For Air Drake 2

The Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Drake has provided a glimpse of the new livery of his private jet. The celebrity artist is upgrading his Boeing 767 as “Air Drake 2”, featuring a brand-new design with blue skies and clouds. The original iteration of “Air Drake,” which was revealed in 2019, is receiving a complete makeover with a new, more promising livery.

Drake showed off a 3D-render of Air Drake 2, showing the new “space-themed” colors, as shown in the post below.

The Air Drake 2

The rapper’s Boeing 767 private jet design was a collaboration with the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. The aircraft exterior is painted blue with plenty of clouds and a graphic on the bottom that reads, “Chances are she’s on board.”

Recent flight history (2024)

• Total flights: 41
• Total flight time: 53 hours
• Gallons of fuel used: 84,799
• Estimated cost of fuel: $508,794
• Carbon emissions: 812 metric tons of CO2)
• Top airports
  • Lester B. Pearson International Airport
  • John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
  • William P Hobby Airport

A 28-year-old original Air Drake

• Original use: Freighter, converted to a private jet with a new paint job and interior updates
• Aircraft interior: Luxurious with custom touches
• Seating: Leather seating with ample legroom
• Decor: Gold colored walls, chocolate brown sofas, faux wood panels
• Carpeting: Plush striped carpets
• Entertainment: Giant TV screens throughout the cabin
• Lighting: Custom lighting adorns the ceiling
• Fixtures: Standard lamps and other fixtures

In 2019, Simple Flying reported that the 28-year-old plane does not exactly belong to Drake. It is more like a loaner aircraft that the celebrity is using for his travel. Drake’s private jet benefactor, Cargojet, an Ontario-based company, maintains the aircraft through an ambassador partnership with the star. According to the President of Cargojet,

Ajay Virmani,

“We are very excited to partner with Drake as our ambassador and assisting him with his logistical needs and requirements. We have had a lengthy relationship with Drake, and this partnership has grown organically between both parties. Cargojet and Drake are both great Canadian successes. We are thrilled to be partnering together.”

According to Drake,

“Supporting homegrown businesses has always been a top priority of mine, so when an opportunity came up to get involved with CargoJet, a great Canadian company, I was honored to do so.”

Ajay showcases a strong relationship with Drake, stating that the collaboration deal is beneficial for both parties. Ajay calls the company’s relationship with Drake a marketing “win-win” as it has been a goal-achiever for the company, He states,

A brief background

Ajay Virmani bought an insolvent freighter division in 2002, which would later become Cargojet. It is now the largest freight operator that primarily runs cargo services from its hub in Hamilton, Ontario. CargoJet and Amazon announced a deal in 2009, providing Amazon with the rights to purchase 9.9% of Cargojet in exchange for $400 million. The deal was fixed for the course of the following seven years.

The frieghter company also secured a contract with Purolator, another freighter company in Canada, worth $1.5 million. The deal encompassed overnight parcel delivery, benefitting both parties to grow their respective businesses. Rob Report states that the Canadian airliner offered Drake the $200 million private widebody jet to generate publicity.

Photo: Drake

Drake became the ambassador to Cargojet, allowing his fame to flourish publicity and subsequently the freight business for the airline. Drake has over 65 million followers, allowing much greater outreach to the freighter.

A unique livery

The original Air Drake is easily recognizable because of its unique sky blue and white livery. Designed by the late Louis Vuitton creative director Virgil Abloh, the aircraft features Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) company logo.

• Spacious interior
• A king-sized bed
• Three private suites
• Two living rooms
• An exquisite business lounge
• Flat-screen televisions

The interior of the private Boeing 767 features multiple private suites, living rooms, a business lounge, an entertainment room, and a bathroom. The floors are decorated with a unique and durable carpet. The interior also features multiple flat-screen televisions, top-quality sofas, and extravagant fixtures. The cabin takes up smooth gold and wood surfaces, creating a soothing environment. Moreover, the floor and the furniture feature beige and light purple color.