Etihad Airways unveiled its first B787-9 in its new livery, and will deploy the aircraft on revenue service from 1 December 2014. The airplane is painted in the airline’s new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery with colours reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. “We are one of the largest airline customers for the Dreamliner, an aircraft that will play a fundamental role in … [Read more...] about Etihad unveils first B787-9 with new livery
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Etihad-Alitalia deal is sealed, cargo to be resurrected
Etihad Airways and Alitalia have finally sealed their partnership, making the financially troubled Italian legacy carrier the eighth airline in Etihad’s Equity Alliance. Under the agreement, Etihad will invest €560 million in Alitalia for a 49 per cent stake. Relaunching and expanding Alitalia’s cargo business to serve the Italian market, Europe’s third largest, is a key part of the Gulf carrier’s strategy, Etihad CEO James Hogan said after signing the deal on 8 … [Read more...] about Etihad-Alitalia deal is sealed, cargo to be resurrected
Jet Airways, Etihad outline turnaround plan
India’s Jet Airways and Etihad Airways have outlined plans to reinforce their long-term commitment to the growth of India’s economy and aviation industry, including a major new turnaround strategy for Jet Airways to return to profitability in three years. The two airlines have been codeshare partners since 2008 and their relationship was strengthened in November 2013, after Etihad Airways received approvals to acquire a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways, marking it … [Read more...] about Jet Airways, Etihad outline turnaround plan
New bio-energy research centre for Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi will be the site of a new, major research institution and demonstration project dedicated to sustainable energy solutions. The initiative, known as the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Project (SBRP), is being established by the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Etihad Airways and Honeywell's UOP and will use integrated saltwater agricultural systems to support the development and commercialisation of biofuel sources for aviation and coproducts. … [Read more...] about New bio-energy research centre for Abu Dhabi
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Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan has won the prestigious title of “Aviation CEO of the Year” at the CEO Middle East Awards 2008. Hogan, who joined Etihad in September 2006 and has more than 25 years of experience in the aviation and travel industries, received the award at a glittering ceremony at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai. More than 300 companies from all sectors of business across the region were reviewed for the various awards, with three nominations … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways
Middle East : Etihad extends codeshare with Sri Lankan
Etihad Airways has extended its existing codeshare agreement with Sri Lankan Airlines from the current agreement covering only flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo to also cover all of Sri Lankan Airlines’ services between the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo and Mahe, the main city in the Maldives. “Etihad’s codeshare with Sri Lankan Airlines has worked well during the last year and we are pleased to extend the deal and provide our customers with flights to the Maldives … [Read more...] about Middle East : Etihad extends codeshare with Sri Lankan
