The Plane Up Close
The aircraft, which has a 6.5-hour/3,000-mile flight range, is decorated in vibrant colors to reflect the spirit of Brazil, the host country of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Welcome Aboard!
Three pilots, three flight
attendants, a flight mechanic, a doctor and a flight coordinator will staff the
plane. The crew will rotate out every three or four weeks. Personnel from
Coca-Cola, FIFA and supporting agencies will be onboard, too, as well as
various media, a camera crew,
The Official FIFA World Cup Trophy
The official FIFA World Cup trophy is housed on the plane. The seats at the front of the cabin have been removed to serve as a trophy presentation area for the press, government officials and VIPs. Only heads of state and previous FIFA World Cup winners can touch the solid-gold trophy.
List of Countries on the Route
Of the 89 countries along the 92,000-mile route, 52 will welcome the FIFA World Cup Trophy for the first time ever.
Project Leaders
Project
leaders Jan Schetters of FIFA (left) and Brad Ross of