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21 Feb 2019 14:14

From the cockpit to the hold with Etihad Cargo’s first Emirati loadmaster

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Rashed’s career path in aviation is far from typical. Inspired by his family, he initially set out to become a pilot - but life got in the way.

21 Feb 2019 12:12

Etihad Airways to increase flights to London during April

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 21 February 2019 — Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to up to four daily services, to meet peak demand during the month of April. Commencing 5 April 2019, the flights will be operated by a two-class Boeing 787-9, featuring Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.

17 Feb 2019 12:39

Etihad Airways launches Special Olympics mileage donation initiative

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, encourages members of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme to donate their frequent flyer miles to help support athletes with intellectual disabilities attending the Games.

13 Feb 2019 13:46

Etihad Airways to deploy latest generation 787 Dreamliners on all its flights to China

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2019 — Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily service from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu, effective 1 July 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the route. Also from 1 July, the airlines’ daily service from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai will be upgraded from the 787-9 to the larger 787-10 Dreamliner.

12 Feb 2019 09:55

Etihad Airways Engineering joins forces with Fabrica Argentina de Aviones for aircraft maintenance services in South America

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a collaboration agreement with Argentina’s main aircraft manufacturer, Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), to serve MRO customers in South America.

11 Feb 2019 13:11

Etihad Airways Engineering and Tarmac Aerosave partner to expand MRO services globally

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TARMAC Aerosave, an industrial group specialising in aircraft maintenance, storage and recycling and owned jointly by Airbus, Safran and Suez. The MoU paves the way for the two companies to identify and jointly pursue opportunities to develop, explore, support and extend Part 145 maintenance services and products to their customers from around the world.

11 Feb 2019 11:04

Etihad Airways to introduce Airbus A380 on daily Seoul service

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Effective 1 July 2019, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul. The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK and Sydney as a destination served by the airline’s award-winning aircraft.

10 Feb 2019 16:32

Etihad Airways celebrates Year of Tolerance with Ghaf tree planting ceremony

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today held a Ghaf tree planting ceremony at its Khalifa City Headquarters to celebrate the national tree as the official symbol of the Year of Tolerance.

09 Feb 2019 22:37

Etihad Airways announced as the official partner of New York Fashion Week: The Shows

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways was today confirmed as the official partner of New York Fashion Week: The Shows Autumn/Winter 2019, taking place until 13 February.

07 Feb 2019 11:08

Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian announce new codeshare partnership

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Jordanian flag carrier, Royal Jordanian, have announced a new codeshare partnership which will provide their customers with greater access to key leisure and business destinations in North Africa, Europe, Canada, Asia and Australia. The codeshare flights will be open for sale on 7 February 2019, with the first travel date from 15 February.

05 Feb 2019 16:04

Etihad Airways flies His Holiness Pope Francis home after historic visit to the UAE

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has flown His Holiness Pope Francis home after a historic three-day visit to the capital Abu Dhabi. The trip, heralded as a triumph in inter-faith dialogue and a celebration of peace, made world history as the first ever visit of a pontiff to the Gulf region.

05 Feb 2019 10:12

Etihad Cargo to transport 68 horses to prestigious Longines Masters of Hong Kong

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo and EEM World, a global leading organizer of equestrian events, today announced that Etihad Cargo was once more chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong taking place on 15-17 February.

04 Feb 2019 13:51

Etihad Aviation Group celebrates His Holiness Pope Francis’ first visit to the Arabian Gulf

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Worldwide leader of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, touched down in Abu Dhabi for a three-day trip to strengthen interfaith dialogue and understanding in support of peace. Etihad Airways, as the UAE’s national airline, is celebrating this first ever papal visit to the Arabian Gulf with festivities in its offices and on board its flights in recognition of the UAE’s Year of Tolerance.

31 Jan 2019 11:59

Etihad Airways and Microsoft team up to launch region’s first AI academy

30th January 2019, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to launch the first ever in-house AI Academy in the region, which will revolutionise the way the airline serves its customers by upskilling its workforce, optimising operations and creating alternate revenue streams.

30 Jan 2019 10:34

Leading aviation engineering companies team up to form the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance

A group of significant players in the aviation industry are cooperating to form a new alliance in the field of aircraft modification. As leading companies in the retrofit industry, Etihad Airways Engineering, EAD Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik and Envoy Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (IAMA).

28 Jan 2019 14:09

Etihad Aviation Group promotes career opportunities for UAE Nationals at Tawdheef 2019 Exhibition

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Aviation Group showcases career opportunities and UAE National employment programmes at the region’s leading Emiratisation exhibition, Tawdheef 2019. On the opening day of the event, the Etihad team proudly welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance to the stand. The exhibition, which takes place from 28 to 30 January at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will see Etihad launch its 2019 recruitment drive.

28 Jan 2019 10:51

Etihad Aviation Group participates in Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 28 January, 2019 — Etihad Aviation Group is participating in the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) held over three days in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The summit is an opportunity for aviation leaders and experts from around the world to gather and explore investment opportunities, hear from subject matter experts and showcase the latest technology trends within the sector.

27 Jan 2019 18:10

Etihad launches innovative e-learning module ahead of Special Olympics World Games

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Aviation Group has launched a landmark initiative in its support for Special OIympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 by developing an innovative e-learning course for its staff on supporting people with determination.

24 Jan 2019 16:45

SBI Card and Etihad Guest launch premium Visa credit card for international travel

New Delhi, INDIA: SBI Card, one of India’s largest credit card issuers, and Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, today launched a unique travel specific Visa credit card for members and savvy Indian travellers. The card, which will be available in two variants, Etihad Guest SBI Card and Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card, will offer more rewarding experiences and bring an unmatched value proposition to Etihad Guest members and international travellers from India.

24 Jan 2019 13:40

Etihad Airways signs strategic partnerships with the capital’s Championship Golf Clubs

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Etihad Airways has renewed its partnership with Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Links Golf Club for another three years, reinforcing the airline’s continued commitment to golf in the nation’s capital and to establishing it as a major global sporting destination.

24 Jan 2019 09:38

Etihad Airways records successful year for on-time performance (OTP) at hub and across network

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 23, 2019 — Etihad Airways has posted its best December operational on-time performance (OTP) results since 2010, concluding a successful year for its flight operations.

23 Jan 2019 14:00

Etihad Airways to host major global cabin crew recruitment drive

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the award winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is hosting a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s World Leading Cabin Crew.

16 Jan 2019 14:26

Etihad Airways flies the world’s first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater by Khalifa University

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (UAE) — The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, today announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines.

14 Jan 2019 10:44

Etihad Cargo awarded IATA’s CEIV certification for Pharmaceuticals Logistics

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Cargo has set a notable benchmark in the region by becoming the Middle East’s first carrier to be awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics. The airline is one of only 16 carriers to hold this important certification worldwide.

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