9 February 2026 | Melbourne, Australia – Australia’s Alliance Airlines is celebrating the 60th anniversary of one of sport’s greatest achievements.

Australia’s leading air charter services operator has painted one of its newest Embraer aircraft in the same colour scheme as the famous Repco-Brabham BT19 Formula 1® racer, the legendary car that took Australian F1® ace Jack Brabham to his third Formula 1® Drivers’ World Championship and his first Formula 1® Constructors’ World Championship in 1966.

This remains the only time a driver has secured the F1® championship in a car of their own make and run by their own team.

Alliance Airlines’ green-and-gold Embraer E190-100 has attracted international and local attention since arriving in Australia at the end of last year.

“This aircraft signifies the magnitude of the achievements of Sir Jack Brabham, Ron Tauranac and the Repco-Brabham BT19 in 1966,” said Stewart Tully, Managing Director at Alliance Airlines.

“Alliance Airlines has a proud history of paying tribute to innovation and excellence through its special liveries. This latest design is in keeping with that legacy and pays tribute to an Australian icon whose passion forever changed his field.”

David Brabham, MD Brabham Group Limited and son of Sir Jack Brabham: “This is a wonderful and very meaningful tribute to one of the great moments in Australian sport. The Repco-Brabham BT19 that propelled Jack to that historic title is clearly featured on the aircraft, making this tribute even more special. It brings to life this remarkable story in a very visible and powerful way. The Brabham family thanks Alliance for honoring this legacy.”

Wayne Bryant, Chief Merchandise and Growth Officer, Repco Australia: “Alliance Airlines’ special Repco-Brabham tribute airliner celebrates one of Australia’s greatest success stories. Our team is proud that Repco created the BT19’s V8 Formula 1® engine. It remains a source of inspiration for our company and reminds us that the greatest achievements are always possible.”

Celebrating an Australian success story

60 years ago, Sir Jack Brabham, car designer Ron Tauranac, their Brabham Formula 1® team and Repco-Brabham engines thrust Australia to the top of international motorsport and showed the world the best of Australia’s capabilities.

The Repco-Brabham BT19 Formula 1® car, owned by Repco’s parent company in Australia, is regarded as one of motor racing’s most important creations.

Having recently starred at the F1 Exhibition in Melbourne, Repco has planned a number of special events during 2026 to publicly celebrate Sir Jack Brabham’s 1966 achievements with this groundbreaking racing car.

Alliance Airlines’ special tribute aircraft, registration VH-A2N, will enter service this year and fly between various cities throughout Australia.

About Jack Brabham:

Sir Jack Brabham AO OBE was the first Australian to win the Formula 1® Drivers’ World Championship. He won it three times: in 1959, 1960 and 1966. He also won 14 Formula 1® Grand Prix races, making him the most successful Australian Formula 1® driver. His 23-year professional racing career was characterised by record-setting success as an intensely competitive driver and ingenious constructor alongside famed Australian racing car designer Ron Tauranac. Sir Jack Brabham was also a keen aviation enthusiast and fixed-wing pilot.

About the Repco-Brabham BT19:

The Repco Brabham BT19 was designed by Australian engineer Ron Tauranac. The car was built by Motor Racing Developments (MRD), Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac’s own company, and raced by their Brabham Racing Organisation.

The car was powered by the Repco RB620 3.0-litre SOHC V8 engine, which was designed, developed and produced by Repco in Melbourne, Australia.

When the 1966 Italian Grand Prix concluded at the famous Monza racing circuit on Sunday 4 September 1966, Jack Brabham had amassed enough points to secure his third and final Formula 1® Drivers’ World Championship. That year, his team won their first of two Formula 1® Constructors’ World Championships, the other secured in 1967.

Only one Repco Brabham BT19 was produced, and it raced in the 1966 and 1967 Formula 1® championship seasons.

About the Alliance Airlines special tribute Embraer E190-100 passenger jet VH-A2N:

The Repco-Brabham BT19 decal on the aircraft is 10.9 metres long by 2.75 metres high.

The livery design utilises a bespoke colour palette of custom-developed F1 Gold and the official Australian green.

The Pantone colours used are:

• Pantone Gold 871C F1 Gold
• Pantone Green 348C
• Pantone White BAC70846

This new Brabham anniversary livery joins a long line of commemorative designs across Alliance Airlines’ fleets, including:

• Southern Cross Minors Livery, in honour of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
• Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Transpacific flight tribute.
• The Great Air Race 100th anniversary (England to Australia)
• Royal Australian Air Force centenary, inspired by Alliance’s connection with Air Force Cadets (recently replaced with new livery)
• Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) awareness livery

About Alliance Airlines:

Alliance is Australasia’s leading provider of contract, charter and allied aviation and maintenance services, currently employing more than 1,500 staff.

The company provides essential services to mining, energy and government sectors as well as wet lease services for other airlines.

For more information contact:

Nicky Clark, Company Secretary Alliance Aviation Services Limited +61 (7) 3212 1201

See the Repco Brabham BT19 on track and on display:

The Repco-Brabham BT19 can be seen at the 2026 Adelaide Motorsport Festival from Saturday 28 February 2026. Tickets can be purchased via this link.

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About Repco:
Repco is a leading supplier of automotive replacement parts and related services in Australasia. Vehicle owners, automotive enthusiasts, independent workshops and DIY repairers have chosen Repco for parts, accessories, car care products and garage storage items since 1922. Repco supports customers in Australia and New Zealand with access to more than 450,000 items. These are available via repco.com.au and from 325 Repco stores supported by around 8,000 knowledgeable and passionate team members. Repco is part of GPC Asia Pacific’s Automotive Division. Visit repco.com.au.