Gulf Air Dreamliner flypast to wow F1 crowds at Sepang

SEPANG: A low-level flypast by a Gulf Air Boeing 787 Dreamliner is anticipated to delight spectators at the upcoming Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia's deputy chief executive officer, Zainul Abidin Maslan, confirmed that the flypast will coincide with the start of the race.

CAAM and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport's control tower have coordinated the airshow, ensuring minimal disruption to regular air traffic. Zainul informed attendees at a press event that a rehearsal flypast of the Gulf Air plane is scheduled for tomorrow between 2:45pm and 3pm, prior to the official flypast on race day. The Civil Aviation Authority is prepared to manage additional flights required for the Formula 1 logistics and teams, with air traffic controllers ready to handle the operations.