Maisto Boeing 787-8 FastJet

This product is a die-cast scale model of a Boeing 787-8 airliner featuring the distinctive orange livery of the African airline Fastjet. The toy is part of the 'Tailwinds' series produced by Maisto, a well-known brand specializing in die-cast vehicles. While the branding on the aircraft refers to the real-world airline Fastjet, the physical toy is manufactured in China by the May Cheong Group.

The Fastjet airline brand was originally established in 2012 by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the founder of EasyJet, and was initially owned by easyGroup before the intellectual property was acquired by Fastjet Plc. The toy replica captures the low-cost carrier's visual identity, which was designed to echo the branding success of other value airlines. As a collectible item, it represents a cross-branding partnership between the aircraft manufacturer Boeing, the airline Fastjet, and the toy manufacturer Maisto.