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Etihad Airways did the impossible: a mid-air orchestra in skydiving stunt
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, celebrated its partnership with Paramount Pictures by releasing a film showing the making of its thrilling stunt. The prank was released to mark the global premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and was seen by millions of people on the airline’s social media channels.
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In the heart-pounding footage, Etihad Airways pulled off an unprecedented trick. In order to perform the instantly recognized Mission: Impossible theme tune while falling 13,000 feet at 120 mph through the air, Etihad assembled a skydiving orchestra.
How the mission was completed
It took weeks to prepare for the stunt. Each skydiver was given their own piece of music to learn by heart and practice in order to be able to perform it flawlessly in spite of the challenging conditions of skydiving.
In order for the skydivers to play and pull their parachute when the time came, special rigging was also built for each instrument. Each time, a professional skydiving videographer jumped beside them to record everything, including group photos where each instrument changed how quickly they plummeted. Safety was the top focus at all times throughout the process.
The practise and planning put in paid off. By assembling a seemingly impossible orchestra on its own, Etihad was able to show the world that they are an airline that pushes the envelope and makes its purpose to provide amazing experiences and hospitality to their passengers.
Christopher McQuarrie wrote the script and directed the first installment of Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning, which is presently playing in theatres all around the world.
One of the most exciting and technically challenging action scenes in the film was filmed on the 315-meter-high roof of the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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Throughout the month of August, passengers travelling in Etihad’s First and Business cabins will be treated to a movie-inspired snack buffet and themed mocktails like Thyme’s Up, Secret Agent, and Undercover Sipper.
