'Star Wars' BB-8 jet lands in Houston

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Thursday, April 14, 2016
'Star Wars' BB-8 jet lands in Houston

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Look what just pulled up to the gates of Bush Airport!

ANA, Japan's largest airline, welcomed its BB-8 ANA Jet to Houston for the very first time.

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This Boeing 777 is adorn with special livery featuring the BB-8 droid from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.

The jet will fly various international routes, principally linking Tokyo and the U.S. from Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Houston.

The jet is the third and final aircraft decorated with the Star Wars theme.

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