Loong Air has unveiled an Asian Games plane ©Hangzhou 2022

Asian Games sponsor Loong Air has unveiled a plane which has been decked out in Hangzhou 2022 livery.

The Chinese airline, which is based in Hangzhou, is a prestige partner of the 19th Asian Games.

Featured on the passenger jet are the Hangzhou 2022 logo, as well as the Games' mascots and slogans.

Both the fuselage and tail fin have been decorated.

The company has adopted the catchphrase "Fly Loong Air for amazing Asian Games" as part of its support.

The plane will be used to promote the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou ©Getty Images
The plane will be used to promote the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou ©Getty Images

It hopes to use the plane as an "ambassador" for the event, with the livery expected to raise awareness and increase excitement.

Loong Air signed its sponsorship deal with Hangzhou 2022 in November and is now one of eight prestige partners for the Games. 

The airline flies to numerous cities in China, as well as to other Asian countries.

Its home airport is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International. 

The 2022 Asian Games are due to run from September 10 to 25, with 40 sports on the programme and more than 10,000 athletes expected to compete.