Etihad Airways has in just under nine years established itself as the
World’s Leading Airline three times*. Set up by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July
2003, we commenced commercial operations in November 2003 and have gone on to
become the fastest growing airline in the history of commercial
aviation.
We are governed by a Board
of Directors under the chairmanship of HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
and are led by James
Hogan, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2006.
Our main
business is the international air transportation of passengers. We also operate
Etihad
Holidays, Etihad Crystal Cargo and a global contact centre organisation
as part of our commercial group.
Abu Dhabi
Abu
Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is our hub. We seek to
reflect the best of Arabian hospitality - cultured, considerate, warm and
generous - as well as to enhance the prestige of Abu Dhabi as a centre of
hospitality between East and West.
Fleet and
network
As of February 2012, our
fleet of 63 Airbus and Boeing aircraft operated just over 1,000 flights per
week, serving an international
network of 84 destinations in 52 countries.
On 19 December 2011 we
announced the purchase of a 29 per cent stake in airberlin, Germany’s second
largest airline. The deal brings to 239 the total number of destinations we serve, either
directly or with partner airlines
.
In addition, we have 34 code-share
agreements in place, building our international
network.
Awards
We have received a range of awards
that reflect our position as the leading premium airline brand in the world,
including ‘World’s Leading Airline’ at the World Travel Awards in 2011 and
World's Best First Class in Skytrax’s 2011 World Airline
Awards.
GrowthWe announced the largest aircraft
order in commercial aviation history at Farnborough International Air Show in
2008, for up to 205 aircraft – 100 firm orders, 55 options and 50 purchase
rights.
Over the next 10 years, we plan to take delivery of: six Airbus
A330s by the end of 2011; 20 A320s between 2011 and 2015; 10 Airbus A380s from
2014; 25 A350s between 2017 and 2020; 35 Boeing 787s between 2014 and 2020; and
10 Boeing 777s between 2011 and 2013.
Passenger numbers and
revenue
In 2010, we saw passenger numbers top 7 million for the
first time and revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rise 20.1 per
cent. Our revenue exceeded US $2.9 billion in
2010.
Airport
On-going redevelopment work at Abu
Dhabi International Airport has significantly enhanced the experience for Guests
and allows us to expand and meet our ambitious growth plans.
The second
runway, which was officially opened in October 2008, is part of a large scale
AED 25 billion redevelopment and expansion project at the airport. Terminal
3 at Abu Dhabi Airport, an exclusive facility for Etihad, was opened in
February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to
12 million passengers a year.
The first phase of a Midfield Terminal
Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's
handling capacity to 20 million passengers. The airport will be capable of
handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is
completed.
Head OfficeIn tandem with the airport
expansion, we moved to a new Head Office building close to the airport in March
2009. This purpose-built facility is part of a three building complex that also
includes a state-of-the-art Training Academy and the Etihad Plaza complex of
Etihad offices and residential accommodation for
staff.
ProductWe are committed to providing guests
with a superior travel experience both inflight and on the ground. We have
upgraded a number of our aircraft's Pearl Business and Coral Economy Class
cabins, and our new Diamond First Class suite became available on all
three-class aircraft at the end of 2011. We took delivery of the first of our
A330-300s with all cabins upgraded in December 2009.
Experience Etihad on an interactive tour.We also offer
a range of convenient ground services, including Etihad
Chauffeur, our premium limousine service available at 24 destinations
globally, and premium
lounges in Abu Dhabi, London, Frankfurt, Manchester and
Dublin.
Etihad GuestOur Loyalty program, Etihad
Guest, was launched in August 2006 and now has over one million members. The
program offers members the opportunity to accumulate Etihad Guest Miles which
can be redeemed against a wide selection of over 1,800 flight and non-flight
rewards from more than 200
partners.
Sustainability We are fully committed
to conducting our business in ways which ensure the responsible management of
the effects our business have on the environment. Through the adoption of our
environmental policy, partnership with the Masdar future energy initiative and
our fuel efficient fleet, we are focused on abiding by the principles of reduce,
reuse and recycle.
People
We employ almost 8,000
staff representing over 120 nationalities from around the world. We are also
committed to pioneering opportunities for the UAE’s national population, and
through our Emiratisation Program, offer a wide range of training opportunities
for Emiratis, including a cadet pilot scheme, a technical engineering
development program and a graduate management development
program.
Sponsorships
We are proud to support a range
of sporting and cultural events in the United Arab Emirates and worldwide. These
sponsorships are consistent with Etihad’s values of hospitality, team spirit,
and helping bring Abu Dhabi to the world and the world to Abu Dhabi. Our major sponsorships include Etihad Stadium, F1 Etihad Airways Abu
Dhabi Grand Prix, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, GAA Hurling All-Ireland
Senior Championship, Harlequins Rugby Football Club and Manchester City Football
Club.
*
World's Leading Airline for three
years in a row, as voted by industry experts at the World Travel
Awards 2009, 2010 and 2011.