Blast off: R2-D2 Star Wars-themed fleet of planes to take to the skies

R2-D2 Star Wars themed planes take to the skies. Credit: Ana Airways

A Star Wars-themed fleet of planes is set to take to the skies after Japan's Ana Airways announced a partnership with Lucasfilm.

The partnership with Star Wars, beloved by audiences in Japan and around the globe, sees Japan’s largest airline trying to connect travellers around the world.

"We’re excited to be involved in this collaboration with ANA, one of the world's leading 5-star airlines,” said Kayleen Walters, Vice President, Marketing for Lucasfilm Ltd.

“We’re proud of the innovative R2-D2 design, and we look forward to witnessingthe first-ever flight of a passenger aircraft featuring a Star Wars character. We’re confident that Star Wars fans around the world will absolutely love this design."

It's hoped fans will like the design. Credit: Ana Airlines.

ANA also launched its a website featuring the Star Wars collaboration.