Qantas' flying tribute to the Qantas Wallabies took to the air for the first time on May 25.

Qantas Group General Manager Marketing Neil Ross said the detailed Boeing 767-600 aircraft was a key element of the airline's sponsorship of the Qantas Wallabies, and an important opportunity to showcase the airline's support for the team before the first match of the international season on May 26.

"Qantas is proud to support the Qantas Wallabies as they begin their final preparations for the road to France and The Rugby World Cup 2007," he said.

"This year is a particularly important year for rugby, and the Qantas Wallabies are working hard to unite fans all around the world."

The aircraft features the green and gold colours of the Qantas Wallabies and the iconic Qantas kangaroo image has donned the team's scarf. Other features on the aircraft include the recently launched website, www.worldwidewallabies.com.

Qantas has worn its support for a number of sporting teams in the past, including the Qantas Socceroos during their World Cup campaign in 2006, the Commonwealth Games in 2006, and the Qantas Wallabies during their involvement in The Rugby World Cup in 2003.