News - Etihad Airways

28 Dec 2017 16:14

Etihad Aviation Group concludes successful year of giving initiatives

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has concluded a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark the UAE’s Year of Giving.

12 Dec 2017 17:02

Etihad Airways announces Casablanca as new Boeing 787 Dreamliner destination

Etihad Airways is to operate its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi – Casablanca route, effective 1 May 2018.

11 Dec 2017 10:27

Etihad Airways introduces a range of comfort items and amenities for purchase on selected flights

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – In addition to its complimentary inflight service and hospitality offering, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of inflight products aimed at enhancing the travel experience and providing more choice for its guests in Economy Class. The items are available for purchase at attractive prices on a selected number of routes to and from Abu Dhabi.

07 Dec 2017 12:15

Etihad Airways introduces second daily flight to Jordan

Etihad Airways is launching a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Amman, effective 25 March 2018.

06 Dec 2017 12:06

Etihad Airways increases Maldives frequency from daily to 11 flights a week in summer 2018

Etihad Airways today announced four additional weekly flights on the popular Abu Dhabi – Malé route, taking frequency to the idyllic Maldives to 11 services a week from June next year.

27 Nov 2017 08:48

Etihad Airways marks start of Grand Prix with spectacular A380 fly-past

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, once again marked the start of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a low-level fly-past over Yas Marina Circuit.

22 Nov 2017 12:39

Etihad Aviation Group’s Adam Boukadida named Treasury Professional of the Year

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) Acting Group Treasurer Adam Boukadida has been honoured with the highest individual accolade by the Association of Corporate Treasurers Middle East.

20 Nov 2017 12:48

Etihad Airways Swiss flights become all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner services

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) – Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, effective 25 March 2018.

19 Nov 2017 11:53

Etihad Airways hosts the 2017 edition of internationally-acclaimed annual Aviation Health Conference

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has hosted the fifth edition of its acclaimed annual Aviation Health Conference, accredited for the first time by the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine.

13 Nov 2017 09:15

Etihad Airways showcases innovation to royalty at Dubai Airshow

Dubai Airshow, UAE – Etihad Airways today welcomed a Royal delegation to its aircraft display on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2017.

12 Nov 2017 13:11

Chef Kotaro Noda wins ‘Taste the World’ competition with Etihad Airways at Taste of Abu Dhabi Festival

Etihad Airways, the global airline partner of 12 Taste Festivals worldwide, brought renowned international chefs to Abu Dhabi to compete in the final of the ‘Taste the World’ competition.

12 Nov 2017 09:38

Etihad Airways marks opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi with spectacular A380 fly-by

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Hundreds of visitors from around the world, attending yesterday’s official public opening celebrations of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, were treated to a low-level fly-by of the Jean Nouvel designed museum by one of Etihad Airways’ flagship Airbus A380 aircraft.

08 Nov 2017 10:03

Etihad Airways marks 10th anniversary of flights to Nepal

Kathmandu, REPUBLIC OF NEPAL – Etihad Airways has honoured key stakeholders in Nepal to mark a decade of partnership and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of scheduled flights between‎ Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu.

06 Nov 2017 13:31

Etihad Aviation Group, Alibaba Group and Ant Financial sign MoU to improve guest experience and enhance logistics efficiency

Hangzhou, China – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) and Ant Financial Services Group (ANT Group) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership and deliver superior products and services to Chinese customers.

02 Nov 2017 12:37

Etihad Airways announces design competition winner

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – last month, Etihad Airways launched a competition to engage four young Emirati fashion designers to create new onboard loungewear.

02 Nov 2017 10:03

Etihad Airways to suspend Abu Dhabi - Dallas/Fort Worth route in 2018

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has announced the suspension of its Abu Dhabi – Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) route effective 25 March 2018, as it will become commercially unsustainable following American Airlines’ unilateral decision to terminate its codeshare agreement with the airline.

18 Oct 2017 10:49

Louvre Abu Dhabi signs landmark partnership with Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Louvre Abu Dhabi today signed the first exclusive platinum partnership with Etihad Airways. The symbolic ceremony took place under the museum’s spectacular dome and its ‘Rain of Light’ effect.

15 Oct 2017 09:59

Etihad Airways gives future pilot experience of a lifetime

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Earlier this month, six year old Adam Mohammad Amer of Egyptian-Moroccan origin, surprised pilots onboard an Etihad Airways flight from Morocco to Abu Dhabi by giving detailed procedural accounts of aircraft operating systems and demonstrating a deep understanding of emergency procedures.

12 Oct 2017 10:44

Etihad Airways launches loungewear competition with Emirati fashion designers

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways launched a competition earlier this week to engage four young Emirati fashion designers to create new onboard loungewear.

11 Oct 2017 13:20

Etihad Airways to launch flights to Azerbaijan

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and Baku, the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan, effective 2 March 2018.

03 Oct 2017 11:04

Etihad Airways improves timings on Abu Dhabi – Medina route

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is re-timing its daily Abu Dhabi – Medina flights to a daytime operation and will also introduce three additional weekly services during the peak winter period.

28 Sep 2017 11:13

Tony Douglas appointed Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, His Excellency Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, today confirmed the appointment of Tony Douglas as Group Chief Executive Officer, who will join the company in January 2018.

24 Sep 2017 11:49

Etihad Airways and Citi mark completion of treasury project six months early

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways and its international cash management bank partner Citi have successfully completed a project six months ahead of schedule to introduce new automated treasury tools at the airline.

20 Sep 2017 15:41

Etihad Aviation Group announces new executive appointment

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) today announced the appointment of Mana Mohamed Saeed Al Mulla as Chief Group Support Services Officer, responsible for a range of support functions, including IT Services, Procurement and Supply Management, and Property and Facilities Management. He will report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.

20 Sep 2017 13:33

Etihad Airways becomes first airline in region to offer automated credit card payment plans

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways has become the first airline in the region to offer fully automated credit card Installment payment plans after partnering with PayFort, the leading online payment service provider in the Arab world.

20 Sep 2017 13:29

Fly now and pay later with Etihad Airways’ payment installment plans

Abu Dhabi, UAE – People in the UAE, KSA and Egypt planning their travel and holidays with Etihad Airways now have the option of paying via monthly Installments when booking flights directly through Etihad.com.

19 Sep 2017 14:24

Etihad Airways sponsors celebrity designer Julien Macdonald’s show at London Fashion Week

London, United Kingdom - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and the official airline partner of London Fashion Week, sponsored Julien Macdonald’s fashion show last night.

18 Sep 2017 12:09

Etihad Aviation Group supports education for Syrian children in Jordan to celebrate Year of Giving

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has donated school supplies to help thousands of Syrian refugee children at the UAE-Jordan, Mrajeeb Al Fhood refugee camp in Jordan pursue their studies.

12 Sep 2017 09:47

Etihad Airways and designer Julien Macdonald celebrate fashion at exclusive event in Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways and celebrated British designer Julien Macdonald OBE hosted an intimate celebration of fashion last night at the UAE national airline’s state-of-the-art Innovation Training Academy in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways is a sponsor of 17 annual Fashion Weeks around the world, in partnership with WME | IMG.

08 Sep 2017 09:51

Etihad Airways launches 'Runway to Runway' fashion film at New York Fashion Week

New York, USA – Etihad Airways and renowned British designer Julien Macdonald OBE, officially launched a promotional fashion film on the opening night of NYFW: The Shows. Featuring over 17 couture outfits by the celebrated designer, and WME | IMG models, the short inflight film draws parallels between the production of a high-end fashion show and the preparation that goes into ensuring a safe and comfortable flight.

06 Sep 2017 13:37

Etihad Aviation Group appoints new Chief Executive Officer for engineering division

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) today confirmed Abdul Khaliq Saeed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Etihad Airways Engineering, replacing Jeff Wilkinson, who is leaving the post after 11 years with the company.

28 Aug 2017 14:01

Aerolíneas Argentinas and Etihad Airways sign codeshare agreement

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas have launched a new codeshare partnership.

22 Aug 2017 14:44

Etihad Aviation Group recognises partnership with women for Emirati Women’s Day

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is celebrating the third annual Emirati Women’s Day with a series of events to highlight this year’s theme, Women are partners in giving, in line with the UAE’s 2017 Year of Giving initiative.

16 Aug 2017 16:03

Etihad Airways partners with Indian designer Manish Arora at Lakmé Fashion Week

Mumbai, INDIA – Etihad Airways and Lakmé Fashion Week today announced a collaboration with one of the most lauded and inspiring international contemporary designers, Paris-based Manish Arora, who returns to the prestigious Mumbai fashion event after more than five years.

03 Aug 2017 09:24

Sydney Opera House and major partner Etihad Airways to bring original podcast content to over 18 million passengers each year

How many stories can you consume in a 21-hour, 37-minute flight from Sydney to London? Now you can find out, with more than 50 hours of original Sydney Opera House available to the 18 million passengers who travel Etihad Airways worldwide each year.

02 Aug 2017 10:04

Etihad Airways introduces Boeing 787 on Seoul Incheon service

Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Seoul. The aircraft touched down this morning at the South Korean capital’s space-age Incheon International Airport.

27 Jul 2017 14:02

Etihad Airways reports net loss for 2016

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced its 2016 financial results, recording a net loss of US$ 1.87 billion on US$ 8.36 billion in revenues as one-off impairment charges and fuel hedging losses weighed against a solid performance of the core airline.

25 Jul 2017 11:31

Etihad Airways introduces next-generation Boeing 787 between Abu Dhabi and Beirut

Etihad Airways today introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Beirut, Lebanon.

13 Jul 2017 12:14

Abu Dhabi tops leading UK travel firm’s “most wanted” list for 2017

Gold Medal, a leading UK travel company, has heralded Abu Dhabi as one of its most popular destinations for this summer following a surge in demand from British holidaymakers visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

12 Jul 2017 13:43

Etihad Airways increases frequency to Egypt and Nigeria

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates.

10 Jul 2017 11:20

Etihad Holidays expands in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Holidays has launched operations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain to provide a wide choice of package holiday options to travellers in the four countries.

03 Jul 2017 12:48

Etihad Aviation Group honoured with four treasury accolades at London awards

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Aviation Group’s (EAG) treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management excellence with four key accolades at the 2017 Adam Smith Awards presented by Treasury Today magazine.

02 Jul 2017 11:22

Etihad Airways introduces Airbus A380 from Abu Dhabi to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Etihad Airways today introduced an Airbus A380 aircraft on one of its two daily services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

28 Jun 2017 14:58

Manchester City and Etihad Airways team up to empower young community football leaders in week-long summit

Manchester, UK - Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) and Etihad Airways have joined forces to develop youth leaders around the world, who are tackling social issues in their communities by delivering youth-led football projects.

28 Jun 2017 12:42

Etihad Airways increases Middle East and North Africa capacity to cater to growing summer demand

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is increasing capacity between its Abu Dhabi hub and key markets of Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca and Rabat to cater to the peak June – September travel period, while additional services to Dammam will be year-round.

28 Jun 2017 12:12

Etihad Aviation Group organises ‘A Wish Comes True’ event to support autism awareness

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) recently hosted ‘A Wish Comes True’ day as part of the ‘Road to Happiness’ initiative in support of autism awareness, in collaboration with the Emirates Autism Society.

22 Jun 2017 12:37

Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines announce codeshare partnership

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, have announced a new codeshare partnership, which comes into effect on 22 June 2017. This increases the number of codeshare agreements operated by the Abu Dhabi-based airline to 53.

22 Jun 2017 09:00

Etihad Airways introduces new changes to ground and inflight services

Etihad Airways is introducing a series of changes designed to offer increased value and flexibility based on customer feedback.

21 Jun 2017 10:24

Skytrax hat-trick for Etihad Airways First Class

Airline wins three major awards for its industry-leading First Class at the annual World Airline Awards

21 Jun 2017 10:15

Etihad Airways aircraft operations rated as one of the cleanest and quietest by Heathrow Airport

Etihad Airways has been given a top rating by London’s Heathrow Airport for its emissions and night-time noise performance during the first three months of 2017.

12 Jun 2017 16:45

Etihad Airways appoints new General Manager in Oman

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced the appointment of Hassan Al Yousuf as its new General Manager for the Sultanate of Oman.

07 Jun 2017 09:34

Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo to increase cooperation

Etihad Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see the two airlines cooperate in a number of areas including network development, freighter deployment and increasing traffic on several trade lanes over the next nine months.

01 Jun 2017 13:03

Etihad Airways doubles A380 service to New York JFK

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) – Etihad Airways today introduced its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft on its second daily service between the UAE capital and New York JFK. All 14 weekly flights between the two cities are now operated by the double-decker aircraft.

01 Jun 2017 10:04

Etihad Airways encourages students to reach for the skies with surprise simulator visit

A group of nine students from the Future Rehabilitation Centre, a local special needs school, were whisked away from school for a surprise hands-on science lesson in Etihad Airways’ state-of-the-art flight simulator, where they learnt about flight regulations, aircraft technology and how to be an effective co-pilot.

01 Jun 2017 08:26

Etihad Airways offers free stopovers to all Economy Class guests from the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will offer one night’s free accommodation at the Radisson Blu hotel on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island to all guests travelling in Economy Class from the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, and stopping over in the national capital. The offer is valid from now until 15 September 2017.

30 May 2017 13:22

Etihad Airways expands Boeing 787 network in Europe

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced plans to boost its European Dreamliner network with the deployment of Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Amsterdam and Madrid.

30 May 2017 12:33

Etihad Guest launches Ramadan campaign in collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent to support Somalia in year of giving

To celebrate the Year of Giving, Etihad Guest has launched a special Ramadan campaign with Emirates Red Crescent to provide thousands of meals to families and children in need in Somalia.

28 May 2017 15:50

Etihad Guest reaches five million milestone

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has celebrated reaching five million members by gifting 500,000 Miles and an upgrade to Gold status to the milestone member, Rashid Al Shehhi.

28 May 2017 10:31

Etihad Cargo and Intradco Global help bring endangered rhinos home

The critically endangered black rhino has returned to the wilds of Rwanda with the help of Etihad Cargo and animal transport specialist Intradco Global.

25 May 2017 14:30

Etihad Airways announced as official airline partner of the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Etihad Airways has been unveiled as the official airline partner of the 2019 Special Olympic World Summer Games, an event that will bring more than 7,000 athletes from 170 nations to Abu Dhabi in March of that year.

25 May 2017 13:25

Etihad Airways celebrates the delivery its 10th A380

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A380.

24 May 2017 15:05

Etihad Aviation Group celebrates UAE youth innovation at inaugural Fikra awards

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has recognised 11 university students from across the UAE at the inaugural Fikra awards ceremony, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

21 May 2017 09:19

Etihad Airways to launch A380 flights to Paris

ABU DHABI – Etihad Airways today announced the year-round deployment of its award-winning Airbus A380 aircraft on the Abu Dhabi to Paris route.

18 May 2017 16:42

Etihad Airways is a winner at Middle East Call Centre Awards

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has tasted success at the INSIGHTS Middle East Call Centre Awards. The annual competition is now in its 12th year and sets the regional benchmark for remote customer interaction success.

18 May 2017 13:40

Etihad Airways and Ellery celebrated 10-year milestones at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

A ground breaking decade of fashion and luxury travel was celebrated at an exclusive Australian Fashion Week VIP Event in Sydney overnight

11 May 2017 13:46

Etihad Aviation Group is a triple winner at CIPS Middle East awards

The Procurement and Supply Management team at Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) were the overall winners at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply (CIPS) Middle East Awards, winning three awards including the prestigious accolade of the ‘MENA Procurement and Supply Team of the Year’.

09 May 2017 13:12

Etihad Airways and Mumbai Indians spread cheer and happiness to schoolchildren

Mumbai, INDIA – Members of the star-studded Mumbai Indians cricket team gave pupils at a city school a surprise visit to judge a drawing competition organised by sponsors Etihad Airways.

08 May 2017 10:38

Etihad Aviation Group leadership transition update: interim group CEO confirmed

The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors today appointed Ray Gammell as interim Group CEO, and confirmed that James Hogan, current President and Group CEO, will leave the company on 1 July 2017.

04 May 2017 14:28

New roles for senior UAE nationals at Etihad Aviation Group

Etihad Airways today announced new roles and responsibilities for four of its most senior UAE nationals.

04 May 2017 10:38

Etihad Airways expands capacity to Kerala marking 10th anniversary of flying to the southern Indian state

Thiruvananthapuram, INDIA – Etihad Airways is celebrating 10 years of flying to the southern Indian state of Kerala with the introduction of additional flights to the popular destination.

03 May 2017 17:14

Etihad Aviation Group and Emirates Red Crescent support group travelling for Umrah as part of ‘Year of Giving’

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has taken part in an exciting philanthropic collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent, to support a group of 15 travellers in experiencing the holy pilgrimage of Umrah.

30 Apr 2017 13:53

Etihad Aviation Group organises motorbike parade to support autism awareness month

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) organised a motorbike parade across the United Arab Emirates in support of autism awareness, in partnership with Emirates Autism Society.

30 Apr 2017 11:32

Etihad Aviation Group appoints Gavin Halliday as Managing Director, Hala Group

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) today announced the appointment of Gavin Halliday as Managing Director of Hala Group, its destination management and global loyalty unit.

27 Apr 2017 10:42

Model behaviour in Abu Dhabi as Etihad Airways launches 'Runway to Runway’ in the UAE

Etihad Airways hosted a special reception last night at the exclusive Rosewood Abu Dhabi to mark the UAE launch of ‘Runway to Runway’, the airline’s unique rewards programme specially designed to support the fashion community’s international travel requirements.

26 Apr 2017 12:21

Etihad Airways A380 goes double daily to Sydney

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced all 14 weekly flights on the popular Abu Dhabi – Sydney route will be operated with its flagship A380 aircraft, effective October 29.

25 Apr 2017 12:00

Etihad Airways and strategic partner Jet Airways sign landmark tourism agreement with the state Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, INDIA – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and strategic partner Jet Airways, India’s full-service premium international carrier, have signed a ground breaking agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to promote tourism to the western Indian state.

25 Apr 2017 11:30

Etihad Airways launches 48 hour challenge to promote Abu Dhabi stopovers

Etihad Airways has thrown down the gauntlet to the millions of guests who transit through its Abu Dhabi home, as well as the residents of the UAE, by challenging them to experience a host of ‘once in a lifetime’ activities throughout the emirate in just two days.

24 Apr 2017 16:30

Etihad Aviation Group appoints Robin Kamark as Chief Executive Officer, Airline Equity Partners

Etihad Aviation Group today announced the appointment of Robin Kamark as Chief Executive Officer, Airline Equity Partners. Mr. Kamark will be responsible for leading and developing the Group’s minority equity investment strategy, which includes stakes in airberlin, Alitalia, Jet Airways, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Etihad Regional and Virgin Australia.

21 Apr 2017 09:44

Etihad Airways and Emirates Red Crescent partnership launches new UAE year of giving initiative

Etihad Airways today confirmed that it will donate one dirham from every flight ticket sold in the United Arab Emirates during 2017 towards the UAE’s Year of Giving causes.

19 Apr 2017 07:20

Etihad Airways Engineering and Diehl sign deal for first commercial 3D-printed part retrofit project

Etihad Airways Engineering has signed an agreement with Diehl Aerosystems to jointly design, manufacture and install the first serial produced 3D-printed cabin plastic part on an aircraft for one of its customers.

18 Apr 2017 10:57

Etihad Aviation Group sets course for Think Science 2017

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has deployed pilots and engineers at Think Science 2017 to promote aviation careers as part of national efforts to engage youth in science and technology.

13 Apr 2017 07:10

City2City: Etihad Airways and Manchester City team up to shine a light on grassroots football stories

Etihad Airways and Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) have joined forces to celebrate grassroots football, shining a light on inspiring untold stories from a selection of the airline’s key global gateways.

12 Apr 2017 11:43

157 new Etihad Airport operations graduates check in for service

Etihad’s team at Abu Dhabi International Airport has welcomed 157 talented Emirati nationals from across the UAE after they graduated from the Etihad UAE National Development Foundation Programme.

06 Apr 2017 13:34

Etihad Airways teams up with Mumbai Indians for fourth year running of Vivo Indian Premier League 2017

Mumbai, INDIA – Etihad Airways has once again teamed up with Mumbai Indians for the 10th edition of the Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket tournament that began this week.

06 Apr 2017 07:44

Etihad Airways plays host to The World’s 50 Best Chefs in Australia

Many of the world’s best chefs and culinary media have experienced Etihad Airways’ award-winning hospitality on their way to Australia for this week’s announcement of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

05 Apr 2017 11:34

Etihad Airways supports Autism Awareness

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is showing its support for Autism Awareness Month.

02 Apr 2017 11:03

Etihad Airways and Boeing check on biofuel progress at Masdar

Peter Baumgartner, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, and Mohammad Al Bulooki, Executive Vice President Commercial, joined Scott Fancher, Boeing Senior Vice President, at the integrated seawater and agriculture system facility within Masdar City to check on the project’s progress this week.

27 Mar 2017 14:28

Etihad Airways’ luxurious Dreamliner commences daily services into Amman

Etihad Airways has started operating its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi – Amman route, as part of its daily schedules between the two capitals.

27 Mar 2017 08:32

Etihad Airways Engineering becomes first Middle East MRO to receive production approval from EASA

Etihad Airways Engineering has become the first organisation in the Middle East to be granted with a Part21G Production Organisation Approval (POA) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

26 Mar 2017 07:30

Etihad Airways reassures passengers of service and inflight offering following directive on US-bound flights

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is reassuring passengers of its highest level of service to minimise disruption following the introduction of a new US travel directive on electronic devices.

23 Mar 2017 06:20

Etihad Airways and Norland celebrate the graduation of the 2000th Flying Nanny

Etihad Airways has celebrated the graduation of its 2000th Flying Nanny, continuing its relationship with Norland, the respected UK-based higher education college which specialises in ‘early years’ education.

21 Mar 2017 05:20

International Day of Happiness

In celebration of this year’s International Day of Happiness on Monday 20 March, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been spreading a little happiness to guests flying out of Abu Dhabi International Airport today on 20 March 2017.

19 Mar 2017 05:29

Etihad Airways crowns winner of ‘Taste the World’ at taste of Hong Kong

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Taste of Hong Kong, crowned Eric Räty, from Café Gray Deluxe, winner of the Taste the World competition in Hong Kong on 18 March 2017.

Taste of Hong Kong Winner Cafe Gray Deluxe Räty

15 Mar 2017 08:31

Etihad Aviation Group to support 2019 World Energy Congress

The Organizing Committee of the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi has announced the support of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) in the delivery of the 2019 Congress. The agreement appoints Hala Abu Dhabi as the Official Travel & Destination Partner alongside Etihad Airways as the Official Airline for the 2019 World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi.

15 Mar 2017 07:12

Etihad Airways to launch A380 flights to Paris

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is introducing its award-winning A380 on the Abu Dhabi – Paris route this summer as part of seasonal adjustments to the airline’s fleet deployment plan.

14 Mar 2017 07:42

Etihad Cargo boosts freighter fleet with 10th aircraft

Etihad Cargo has taken delivery of its 10th freighter further boosting Etihad Airways’ fastest growing division. The addition of an A330F takes its Airbus freighter fleet to five, joining five Boeing 777 freighters that collectively serve 42 destinations worldwide.

13 Mar 2017 05:48

Etihad Airways crowns winner of ‘Taste the World’ at Taste of Sydney

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Taste of Sydney, crowned Harry Stockdale-Powell, from Bouche on Bridge, winner of the Taste the World competition in Sydney on 12 March.

12 Mar 2017 06:46

Global Loyalty Company surpasses 20 million members

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Global Loyalty Company (GLC), the specialist loyalty business of Etihad Airways Group, today announced that it had passed the milestone of 20 million members across its four airline frequent flyer programmes: Etihad Guest (used by Etihad Airways, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Etihad Regional), JetPrivilege (Jet Airways), MilleMiglia (Alitalia), and topbonus (airberlin and NIKI).

12 Mar 2017 04:58

Etihad Airways crowns Darren Hall winner of “Taste the World” at taste of Dubai

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and official airline partner of Taste of Dubai, crowned Darren Hall, from Cook Hall, winner of the Taste the World competition on 10 March 2017.

07 Mar 2017 11:40

Etihad’s global business service solutions centre receives royal stamp of approval

Her Highness Dr. Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed Al Nahyan has made a special visit to Etihad’s Global Business Service Solutions (GBSS) facility in Al Ain.

07 Mar 2017 06:53

Etihad Airways secures IATA certification for successful implementation of enhanced booking system

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has successfully implemented a new booking standard driven by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that enhances the level of information flow between travel agents and airline reservation systems.

06 Mar 2017 17:36

Etihad Airways checks in for a new sponsorship journey with Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer today announced the multi-year renewal of its partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.

06 Mar 2017 08:18

Alitalia engineers graduate from Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways Engineering has commended four Alitalia graduate managers returning to Italy after successfully completing two years of intensive on-the-job training in Abu Dhabi.

06 Mar 2017 06:01

Etihad Airways continues sustainability drive across its global airline fleet

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to make improvements in the fuel efficiency of its fleet, resulting in substantial reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the airline.

01 Mar 2017 09:38

EGYPTAIR and Etihad Airways sign codeshare partnership

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and EGYPTAIR, the flag carrier of Egypt, have announced a new codeshare partnership to be introduced in phases from 1 March 2017.

20 Feb 2017 08:38

Etihad Airways Engineering signs Boeing 787 contract to optimise aircraft performance of Kenya Airways

Etihad Airways Engineering has signed an agreement with Kenya Airways to perform mandatory checks on its Boeing 787-8 fleet. This is part of an integration programme for the newest additions to the airline's fleet.

08 Feb 2017 07:03

A year of sustained growth for Etihad Airways in 2016

Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products. The airline carried 18.5 million guests during the year, up six per cent on 2015.

01 Feb 2017 14:30

Etihad Aviation Group and Lufthansa Group extend cooperation

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Aviation Group and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest aviation group, today unveiled details of a new commercial partnership.

31 Jan 2017 13:22

Etihad Airways introduces third daily flight to Bengaluru

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is launching a third daily flight on the Abu Dhabi – Bengaluru route, effective 26 March 2017.

30 Jan 2017 08:42

Etihad Airways wins Islamic Deal of the Year award

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways has been awarded the Islamic Deal of the Year by Global Transport Finance for its debut Sukuk.

25 Jan 2017 08:43

Etihad Airways expands Boeing 787 network

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today unveiled plans for the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to key Levant and Far East markets in 2017. With a phased delivery of nine Boeing 787-9s this year, they will gradually be introduced on a number of routes from the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub beginning March 1.

24 Jan 2017 11:00

Etihad Aviation Group announces President and Chief Executive Officer transition process

Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors today announced that James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company in the second half of 2017. The Board and Mr. Hogan first initiated the transition process last year with the formation in May of the Etihad Aviation Group, a diversified global aviation and travel organisation.

22 Jan 2017 04:57