Blue Line operated the aircraft transporting the crew of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour accross the world in the months preceding the 2010 Cup held in South Africa. The Trophy Tour allows thousands football fans to get a close-up view of the authentic solid-gold trophy.
U2 chartered this MD-83 for its 2009 & 2010 editions of its 360° Tour. Note decals were slightly different for both editions. In between the aircraft had reverted to its standard, corporate-like livery.