Manchester City FC themed aeroplane used to transport meat during coronavirus pandemic

A Manchester City themed aircraft is being used to collect frozen beef from Sudan during the coronavirus crisis.

Unveiled by Premier League stars in October, the 787-9 Dreamliner, which is emblazoned with the Sky Blues’ crest and owned by Etihad, has been converted into a cargo plane.

On Wednesday, it collected 24 tons of meat.

No passengers were on board.

The Manchester City aeroplane is normally used as a regular passenger jet, not by the club, and has been drafted in to join Etihad’s large cargo operation to help during the pandemic.