Abu Dhabi airline Etihad Airways operated an Airbus A380 jet to the Velana International Airport in the Maldives to mark the opening of the airport’s new runway.
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Etihad to continue losses through 2022, says Fitch
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is expected to continue making losses through to 2022, according to a report by ratings agency Fitch. The company said there was a “high execution risk” in Etihad’s turnaround plan but affirmed its long-term A rating…
Etihad makes leadership changes, job cuts expected
Etihad Airways expects to cut staff under a restructuring plan announced that will see group CEO Tony Douglas take over direct responsibility of the airline business. State-owned Etihad has been overhauling its business since 2016, when it plunged into a…
US, UAE sign deal to resolve Emirates, Etihad subsidy claims
The United States and United Arab Emirates have signed a deal to resolve US claims that Gulf carriers have received unfair government subsidies, the US State Department said. The voluntary agreement, which applies to Etihad and Emirates airline, is similar…
Airbus, Boeing prepare for order cuts
Airbus and Boeing are preparing for possible changes to dozens of plane orders from Middle East carrier Etihad Airways as it presses ahead with a company-wide review, four sources familiar with the matter said. Etihad has been reviewing its business…
Emirates, Etihad announce VR trials
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are embracing virtual reality technology after announcing separate trials in their airport lounges. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad said today it would introduce SkyLights Aero Virtual Rality entertainment headsets at its first class and business class lounges…
Etihad to replace Alitalia flights to Rome
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has announced plans for a second daily flight to the Italian capital Rome as Alitalia prepares to discontinue its service. The airline said additional flights would be introduced in phases beginning on March 25 to reach…
Powers joins Etihad this month as CFO
Etihad Airways has hired former JetBlue executive Mark Powers as group chief financial officer, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier said on Tuesday. Long-serving Group CFO James Rigney left the troubled airline along with CEO James Hogan in July. Powers will join…