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03 Jan 2018 11:11 Etihad Aviation Group celebrates 2018 as the Year of Zayed Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has announced a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark 2018 as the Year of Zayed.

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 allBoeing 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 spaceage 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 youthled 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.

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 Etihad Airways to increase Maldives frequency Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced four additional weekly flights on the popular Abu Dhabi – Malé route, increasing frequency to the idyllic Maldives to 11 services a week between 1 July and 17 September 2017.

19 Jan 2017 08:15 Etihad Airways goes double daily to Düsseldorf Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced its Abu Dhabi – Düsseldorf route will be operated 14 times a week with the addition of a new daily service, effective 26 March 2017.

18 Jan 2017 11:30 Partnership strategy a core element of Etihad growth, says group president and CEO Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Aviation Group’s partnership strategy has been a core element of the growth of the business, said President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan in a speech today.

10 Jan 2017 10:03 Etihad Airways introduces third daily flight to Riyadh Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways is introducing a third daily flight on the Abu Dhabi – Riyadh route, effective 1 February 2017.

28 Dec 2016 08:09 First commercial flammability test lab launched in the Middle East Etihad Airways Engineering and Lantal Textiles AG have launched the first Flammability Test Laboratory in the Middle East, for regional customers within the aviation industry, including VIP operators, MRO organisations, design and production organisations as well as cabin interior suppliers.

21 Dec 2016 07:19 Etihad Airways and Tanzania's Precision Air unveil codeshare agreement In a move that extends its reach across East Africa, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced that it has entered into a codeshare agreement with Precision Air, Tanzania’s leading domestic airline.

16 Dec 2016 18:00 Etihad Aviation Group to forge new links Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest airline group, today announced the conclusion of a codeshare agreement. The arrangement is set to start in January 2017, subject to government approval.

14 Dec 2016 11:00 Air Seychelles engineers graduation Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has celebrated the graduation of a group of seven Seychellois engineers who have completed a comprehensive training programme with Etihad Airways.

08 Dec 2016 12:05 Etihad Airways wins top Airbus A380 accolade Airbus, manufacturer of the A380 aircraft, has presented Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, with the award for ‘Top Operational Excellence’ for A380 operations in 2015-2016.

08 Dec 2016 09:00 Condé Nast Traveller India New Delhi, INDIA – Etihad Airways’ excellence in service and hospitality has been recognised once again with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier winning the Best International Airline Award at the annual Condé Nast Traveller India Readers' Travel Awards 2016.

07 Dec 2016 09:53 Etihad Aviation Group makes major commitment to health of its staff, backed by HAAD Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) will introduce healthier Weqaya-approved meal options to its staff restaurants after signing an agreement with The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD).

07 Dec 2016 09:45 Etihad Aviation Group board approves joint venture to create major European leisure airline group The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) Board has approved plans to create a new European leisure airline group in a joint venture with TUI AG, with a fleet of around 60 aircraft, offering 15 million seats capacity per year, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key European tourist markets. The transaction is subject to approvals by aviation regulatory bodies and anti-trust authorities.

03 Dec 2016 06:30 Etihad Airways wins ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award for eighth consecutive year Male, MALDIVES – Etihad Airways has once again collected the ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2016. This marks the eighth consecutive year that the airline has received the prestigious accolade. Last night’s beachside event was held before an audience of the industry's leading luminaries and international media at the idyllic Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Beach Resort in the Maldives.

30 Nov 2016 06:02 Etihad Aviation Group announces winners of innovation week Hackathon Etihad Aviation Group has awarded the winners of a special ‘Hackathon’, which it hosted in partnership with Cognit, a joint venture between Mubadala and IBM Watson, as part of the UAE’s nation-wide Innovation Week celebrations last week.

29 Nov 2016 01:00 Etihad Aviation Group marks 45th UAE National Day More than 2000 staff, their families and friends have joined a street festival at the home of Etihad Aviation Group as part of UAE National Day celebrations.

28 Nov 2016 05:46 Etihad Cargo records biggest monthly uplift It has been a month of milestones for Etihad Cargo. The freight division of Etihad Airways recorded its busiest month ever in October, uplifting 53,785 tonnes of cargo and surpassing its previous best, achieved in November 2014, by 501 tonnes.

27 Nov 2016 08:40 Etihad Airways supports surgical relief for leprosy victims in Nepal Kathmandu, NEPAL – Etihad Airways is once again supporting UK-based charity Working Hands by flying out a team of surgeons to help leprosy patients in Nepal.

24 Nov 2016 08:55 Etihad Holidays wins prestigious British Travel Award Etihad Holidays has been announced as the winner of the award for Best Tour Operator to the Middle East (small) at the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards. The announcement was made on 23 November at a Gala Awards ceremony, held in London and attended by close to a thousand members of the travel industry.

24 Nov 2016 06:45 Etihad Aviation Group targets UAE innovators and entrepreneurs with new ‘Fikra’ project As part of the UAE’s Innovation Week, Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has launched Fikra, a UAE-based competition aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and innovation across the country. Fikra means ‘idea’ in Arabic and the competition aims to encourage students to deliver solutions to some of the major challenges facing the aviation industry in today’s ever-competitive environment.

23 Nov 2016 11:40 UAE nationals graduate on Etihad Airways’ runway to success Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has celebrated the graduation of 310 future leaders from the company’s Future Leaders Programmes. The graduation event at Al Raha Beach Hotel in Abu Dhabi was attended by His Excellency Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group and board members, His Excellency Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi, His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and His Excellency Khalifa Sultan Al Suwaidi.

23 Nov 2016 09:30 Etihad Cargo transports 72 horses on a single flight Etihad Cargo has successfully shipped a very special consignment. The freight division of Etihad Airways was tasked with transporting more than 70 elite racehorses from England to Kuwait after the European racing season.

16 Nov 2016 08:19 Etihad Cargo expands freighter services in Europe Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has announced three new freighter services from Europe.

16 Nov 2016 08:11 Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines expand codeshare with enhanced connectivity to New Zealand and Europe Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced an expanded codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to give air travellers enhanced connections between Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

16 Nov 2016 07:59 Tolerance essential to Etihad Airways’ success Etihad Airways has gathered senior government officials, business leaders and university students as part of a series of events to mark the International Day for Tolerance.

14 Nov 2016 06:45 Etihad Airways awarded best first class and best long haul airline Middle-East and Africa Etihad Airways has won awards for Best First Class and Best Long Haul Airline Middle-East and Africa in the AirlineRatings.com 2017 Airline Excellence Awards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline was also named in the global Top Ten.

14 Nov 2016 05:35 Chef André Gerrits wins ‘taste the world’ with Etihad Airways at taste of Abu Dhabi This week, Etihad Airways, the global airline partner of 15 Taste Festivals across the world, brought world-class chefs to Taste of Abu Dhabi to compete in the final ‘Taste the World’ competition.

13 Nov 2016 06:39 Etihad Airways commences additional recruitment of pilots in Europe Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will shortly commence a pilot recruitment drive across Europe.

07 Nov 2016 06:00 Taste The World in Abu Dhabi The 10 renowned chefs taking part in the event will compete to reveal who amongst them epitomises Etihad Airways’ food philosophy, which aims to provide remarkable culinary experiences throughout the entire guest journey, on the ground and in the air, using innovative cooking techniques and the creative use of ingredients.

03 Nov 2016 11:30 Etihad Airways launches mobile Android app Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has extended its digital reach with the introduction of a new mobile application for Android smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journeys with even greater ease.

02 Nov 2016 10:30 Etihad Airways introduces its B787 Dreamliner to Johannesburg A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Johannesburg yesterday afternoon after its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi.

30 Oct 2016 16:30 Etihad Airways celebrates Diwali in the sky Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Guests travelling from New York to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, were treated to a surprise celebration of Diwali ahead of this weekend’s Hindu festival of lights.

30 Oct 2016 16:00 Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner touches down in Riyadh Riyadh, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – Etihad Airways’ latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched today with the state-of-the art aircraft touching down in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

30 Oct 2016 11:00 Etihad Airways engineering receives CASA approval The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia has granted Etihad Airways Engineering a CASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval. This recognition Etihad Airways Engineering is able to provide base maintenance services on the latest Airbus and Boeing aircraft – the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 – as well as on the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330 and A320 families of aircraft.

27 Oct 2016 11:00 Etihad Airways expands India – UAE services Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced the expansion of scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and India as strategic partner Jet Airways unveiled new routes and additional frequencies to further strengthen their partnership in one of the world’s fastest growing aviation markets.

26 Oct 2016 10:00 Etihad Aviation group and partners will support almost 425,000 jobs and contribute up to US$3.6 billion to African economy in 2016 Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity airline partners will support almost 425,000 jobs and are expected to contribute US$3.6 billion GDP to the African economy in 2016, as Abu Dhabi becomes a key hub for business travel both into and out of the continent.

23 Oct 2016 05:35 Etihad Airways donates to support education for underprivileged children in India Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has donated school supplies to underprivileged children studying at Noshera Mewat Public Middle School near New Delhi, India.

19 Oct 2016 09:00 Etihad to fly its B787 Dreamliner to Tokyo From 1 December 2016, guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo Narita will enjoy the luxury and comfort of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner when Etihad Airways upgrades its service on the route.

19 Oct 2016 07:00 Fashion Week Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has successfully completed the sponsorship of its first six Fashion Weeks, in partnership with WME | IMG.

18 Oct 2016 09:00 Etihad expands Madrid service to daily flights Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways today announced its Abu Dhabi – Madrid route will operate daily with the introduction of three new flights each week, effective 1 June 2017.

18 Oct 2016 08:30 Etihad Airways and NATS Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is working with air traffic management specialists, NATS, to help deliver operational enhancements across its network, and improve the way the airline works with air traffic control providers and airport operators on airfield management procedures.

17 Oct 2016 08:30 Etihad Airways and Tourism Australia Etihad Airways has signed an agreement with Tourism Australia to be the Official Airline Partner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in 2017.

17 Oct 2016 06:30 Australasia’s best Etihad Airways’ Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport has been voted Australasia’s Leading Airport Lounge for 2016.

17 Oct 2016 05:28 Double honours for Etihad Airways Engineering at Aviation Business Awards Etihad Airways Engineering has been named ‘MRO Service Provider of the Year (Middle East)’ at the Aviation Business Awards 2016.

16 Oct 2016 08:01 Etihad Airways goes double daily to Dublin year-round Dublin, IRELAND – Etihad Airways today announced the introduction of an additional daily year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin which increases frequency on the route to 14 flights a week, effective 1 April 2017.

13 Oct 2016 08:30 Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Etihad Airways has received the Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating - the most coveted quality standard in the airline industry, further strengthening its position as a leader in innovative guest experience, service and hospitality.

12 Oct 2016 08:25 Etihad Airways to increase Dallas/Fort Worth service with daily flights beginning February 2017 Dallas/Fort Worth, USA – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase frequency on the Dallas/Fort Worth – Abu Dhabi route to a daily service early next year in response to heightened demand from guests travelling between the two destinations.

12 Oct 2016 08:20 ABTA Conference hears how a digital revolution will shape the airlines of the future Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, Peter Baumgartner, addressed the annual Travel Convention summit in Abu Dhabi today and took the opportunity to underline to conference delegates how the airline will continue to be a leader in the development of the aviation sector, through its approach to innovation and technological advancement.

09 Oct 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways scores with Abu Dhabi Sports deal Etihad Airways has teamed up with Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) to become a collective driving force behind attracting global sporting events to the emirate.

06 Oct 2016 15:00 Etihad Airways Partners continue plans to align global loyalty programmes Etihad Airways Partners (EAP), a unique partnership of eight airlines, has announced further steps aimed at aligning the benefits for tiered members of the separate frequent flyer programmes operated by each airline.

06 Oct 2016 09:57 Etihad Airways honoured with three treasury awards Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways’ treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management excellence with three key accolades at the 2016 Middle East, African & Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards presented by Airline Economics in Dubai this week.

05 Oct 2016 07:52 Etihad Aviation Group and TUI group in talks on aviation partnership in the touristic sector Etihad Aviation Group and TUI AG today confirmed they are in discussions to create a strong European leisure airline group, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist markets.

05 Oct 2016 07:20 Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy

03 Oct 2016 09:53 Etihad Airways extends reach in Africa through new codeshare agreement with kulula.com Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to build its presence in Africa through a new codeshare agreement with kulula, South Africa’s award-winning low cost carrier.

03 Oct 2016 05:39 Etihad Airways flies flag of excellence at World Travel Awards Etihad Airways has been named The Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East, representing a decade of dominance in the category, and one of four accolades proudly collected last night during a prestigious ceremony at The St. Regis Dubai.

03 Oct 2016 05:34 Etihad Airways wins TTG Asia’s best Business Class Award Etihad Airways has been named ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.

27 Sep 2016 11:03 Etihad Airways announces deployment of Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Abu Dhabi – Riyadh route Riyadh, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – Etihad Airways is to deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of its twicedaily scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, with effect from 30 October 2016.

27 Sep 2016 07:09 Etihad Airways collaborates with leading fashion and skincare brands in First Class Airline chooses Christian Lacroix and Omorovicza for stylish new amenity kits for its world-leading First Class guest experience.

26 Sep 2016 12:01 Etihad Airways and Alitalia celebrate fashion, design and art at the Milan Fashion Week Milan, 26 September 2016 -- Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is the official airline of the Milan Fashion Week, Milano Moda Donna. Together with its partner Alitalia, the airline welcomed guests at an exclusive welcome area at Piazza Gae Aulenti, the fashion hub of the prestigious event.

22 Sep 2016 09:30 Sir Bani Yas Island Cruise The announcement was made at the Seatrade Cruise Med conference, being held between 21 and 23 September at the International Trade Fair and Congress Centre in Tenerife. The new cruise destination for Abu Dhabi will open by 5 December 2016, when Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises return to the Arabian Gulf.

21 Sep 2016 09:00 Activity Packs for young explorers With millions of families planning and looking forward to their next holiday or trip abroad, Etihad Airways has introduced a new range of ‘Etihad Explorers’ children’s activity packs and a Flying Nanny Kit, to keep its younger guests occupied while onboard. Etihad Explorers is the airline’s new children’s brand and will feature on activity packs and meal items, and aims to instill a sense of excitement and anticipation during their journey.

20 Sep 2016 08:00 Etihad Airways named ‘Airline of the year’ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year by UK magazine, Travel Trade Gazette (TTG). The awards were announced last night at a prestigious ceremony at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End.

20 Sep 2016 07:00 Etihad Airways to increase capacity to Australia Etihad Airways will add three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney to operate a double-daily schedule from 6 February 2017.

08 Sep 2016 05:34 Etihad Airways and Air Serbia projects provide much-needed support for refugee children and Serbian orphans in Belgrade Etihad Airways and its strategic partner Air Serbia have donated items of winter clothing, stationary, school bags, and food parcels to more than 2,000 refugee children and Serbian orphans in Belgrade.

04 Sep 2016 07:55 Etihad Airways Medical Centre hosts the 4th annual Aviation Health Conference in Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways Medical Centre has welcomed more than 120 medical professionals as well as international medical experts to the annual Aviation Health Conference, under the theme “Ophthalmology and Colour Vision in Aviation,” taking place from September 3 – 4 in Abu Dhabi.

29 Aug 2016 08:15 Etihad Airways launches Global Sale with up to 50% off 45 popular destinations Etihad Airways has launched its annual global sales campaign, targeted at business and economy class guests, with fares available on a wide range of destinations served across the world and fares available for travel until June 2017.

27 Aug 2016 11:00 Etihad Airways celebrates Emirati Women’s Day Etihad Airways has marked Emirati Women’s Day by announcing that more than half the UAE nationals employed by the airline are women, including nearly 50 pilots.

24 Aug 2016 14:00 Serbian graduates on track with specialist training at Etihad Airways Engineering A group of students from Belgrade in Serbia have completed the first phase of their engineering training in the United Arab Emirates and will now commence the next stage of their practical learning with Etihad Airways Engineering.

23 Aug 2016 14:00 Etihad Airways brings its iconic suite The Residence to Bloomingdale’s – Dubai Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with luxury department store Bloomingdale’s – Dubai as the retailer launches its Fall 2016 seasonal campaign. The airline is showcasing its iconic ‘penthouse in the sky’, The Residence, inside the store at Dubai Mall.

17 Aug 2016 06:00 Lakmé Fashion Week The award-winning airline will join the highly acclaimed designer at India’s leading fashion event for the unveiling of his winter collection, taking place in the country’s commercial capital from 24 - 28 August.

16 Aug 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways bridges Abu Dhabi with Venice Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its services to Italy with a daily flight to Venice Marco Polo Airport.

02 Aug 2016 10:45 Etihad Airways’ luxurious Dreamliner commences services into Shanghai A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai today from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. The new Dreamliner features the airline’s next-generation business and economy class cabins, and will operate with 299 seats, 28 in Business class and 271 in economy, representing a 14 per cent capacity increase on the route.

01 Aug 2016 07:28 Etihad Airways Medical Centre collaborates with Fatima College to sponsor Emirati Nurses Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC), the UAE’s first aeromedical facility, and Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS) of The Institute of Applied Technology, have announced a new partnership to support the training and continued development of Emirati nurses in Abu Dhabi.

26 Jul 2016 13:30 Etihad Airways announces additional A380 service to New York’s JFK airport in response to strong passenger demand, beginning June 2017 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced plans to increase Airbus A380 service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport in response to heightened demand from guests traveling between the two destinations.

25 Jul 2016 13:40 Etihad Aviation Group and Partners will support 108,000 jobs in the USA and contribute US$10.7 Billion to national economy in 2016 LOS ANGELES – Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity partner airlines will support 108,000 jobs across the USA in 2016 and make a US$10.7 billion contribution to the national economy this year, demonstrating a significant impact in one of the world’s largest economies, according to a leading global consultancy.

25 Jul 2016 13:16 Etihad Airways opens dedicated world-class premium lounge at Los Angeles International Airport Etihad Airways has today officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge within the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

22 Jul 2016 10:00 Etihad Airways supports Arab Film Festival Australia Etihad Airways and Arab Film Festival Australia are joining forces again in 2016 to bring the best of contemporary Arab cinema to Australian audiences.

12 Jul 2016 14:50 Triple honours for Etihad Airways First Class at Skytrax world airline awards Etihad Airways has received three highly coveted awards for the World’s Best First Class Airline, World’s Best First Class Onboard Catering, and World’s Best First Class Airline Seat for its First Apartments and Suites, at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards announced today at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom.

11 Jul 2016 10:02 Etihad Airways becomes the official airline sponsor of Worldskills Abu Dhabi 2017 Etihad Airways has been announced as the official airline sponsor of WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 - the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world. The event will bring more than 3,000 competitors and industry experts from up to 75 countries to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 14 to 17 October 2017.

04 Jul 2016 11:00 Etihad Airways celebrates four years in Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, this week celebrates the fourth anniversary of the launch of its non-stop services between Lagos and Abu Dhabi in July 2012.

30 Jun 2016 10:31 Etihad Cargo launches luxury car service for Summer 2016 Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has launched a unique, new travel offer for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the Summer period.

28 Jun 2016 09:34 Abu Dhabi Global Market and Etihad Airways become global strategic partners Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have signed a landmark agreement that sees the airline become the Official Airline Partner of ADGM. The agreement harnesses the roles of both entities as ambassadors of Abu Dhabi and key players in delivering on Abu Dhabi’s vision as a world-leading business, tourism, and cultural destination.

26 Jun 2016 10:00 Charity iftar In keeping with the spirit of caring and sharing during the holy month of Ramadan, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, hosted a charity Iftar for 5,000 labourers at the Workers Village in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.

23 Jun 2016 09:09 Together to New York – Etihad Airways partners Belgrade, SERBIA – Etihad Airways’ equity partner Air Serbia today launched flights to the United States, a milestone achieved with the support of, and in collaboration with, several of Etihad Airways equity partner airlines.

23 Jun 2016 05:38 Etihad Airways wins top honours at the prestigious Adam Smith Awards Abu Dhabi, UAE – Following a string of recent awards for its funding activities and treasury practice, Etihad Airways swept top honours at the Treasury Today Adam Smith Awards in London.

20 Jun 2016 11:00 Etihad Cargo wins ‘Airline of the Year’ at Air Cargo Awards in Shanghai Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has been successful at the Air Cargo Week Awards in Shanghai winning the coveted ‘Cargo Airline of the Year’ award. This is the second successive year that the airline has won the award, having collected it in Munich in 2015.

17 Jun 2016 09:22 Etihad Airways and Avianca Brasil announce codeshare partnership Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Avianca Brasil, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, have announced a codeshare partnership.

15 Jun 2016 06:39 Etihad Cargo starts twice weekly flight to Brussels Airport Etihad Cargo has commenced a new twice weekly A330 freighter service to Brussels Airport in Belgium further strengthening the connectivity options and economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Brussels, and adding freighter capacity to its existing passenger service.

13 Jun 2016 10:17 Etihad Flight College takes delivery of new Embraer Phenom 100E aircraft Etihad Flight College, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of the first of four Embraer Phenom 100E. Etihad Flight College will be the first flight school in the world to use the Phenom 100E in the initial phase of flying training.

12 Jun 2016 10:56 Etihad Airways marks 10 years of flying to Qatar with additional frequencies Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways is celebrating 10 years of flying to Qatar this summer by launching nine additional weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – Doha route reinforcing its commitment to one of the airline’s key markets in the Gulf.

05 Jun 2016 11:32 Etihad Airways appoints three Emiratis to senior airport positions in its global network Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed UAE nationals as Airport Managers in South Korea, Seychelles, and Saudi Arabia. This brings to eight the number of Etihad Airways’ Emirati Airport Managers across the world.

03 Jun 2016 10:40 Etihad Airways Equity Partners sign declaration to support the prevention of illegal wildlife trade Five Etihad Airways equity partner airlines signed up to the Buckingham Palace Declaration, committing to major steps to fight illegal wildlife trafficking and efforts to help protect many of the world's iconic wildlife species. The Declaration of the United for Wildlife International Taskforce on the Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products was signed at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Dublin.

02 Jun 2016 10:30 Etihad brings The Residence to Melbourne Etihad Airways much-anticipated A380 touches down in Melbourne tonight, beginning a new era of luxury travel on the Melbourne-Abu Dhabi and Melbourne-London routes.

02 Jun 2016 10:30 Luxurious Dreamliner flights to Perth A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will touch down in Perth today after its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi.

01 Jun 2016 09:00 Vendor Symposium Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, invited more than 500 local and international suppliers, to a major conference in Abu Dhabi aimed at transforming the traditional buyer and supplier relationship. Hosted by the company’s Procurement and Supply Management team, the theme of the event was ‘Transformation’.

30 May 2016 13:00 Etihad Airways opens world leading Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge & Spa Etihad Airways has today officially opened its new flagship First Class Lounge & Spa at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3. The spectacular new space showcases the airline’s commitment to providing unparalleled and aspirational hospitality experiences.

26 May 2016 13:02 Etihad Airways is ‘Most Innovative Airline of the last Ten Years’ Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has been presented with the title of ‘Most Innovative Airline of the Last Ten Years’ at the Telegraph UltraTravel Awards, which were held at the London Savoy Hotel.

25 May 2016 11:00 Etihad Aviation Group and Partners boost financing platform strategy to US$1.2 Billion Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Alitalia have successfully raised a further US$500 million in a second platform financing transaction, following the success of last year’s awardwinning bond which raised US$700 million.

22 May 2016 12:37 Flynas expand their frequencies between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia The Saudi-based national airline, flynas, is increasing capacity between their home country and the UAE with new flights linking Abu Dhabi with Riyadh and Jeddah.

19 May 2016 14:23 Dreams come true as Etihad Airways and Mumbai Indians spread cheer and happiness to children Mumbai Indians cricketing stars, defending champions of the Indian Premier League, brought smiles and cheers to over 40 lucky children during a special evening hosted by the airline for its top selling travel agents this week.

18 May 2016 16:02 Spirit of Italy captured in new Alitalia uniform collection launch by Ettore Bilotta Rome, 18 May 2016 - Alitalia today unveiled a striking new staff uniform collection at a catwalk show held at the Nazionale Spazio Eventi in Rome before an audience of media representatives and specially invited guests from around the world. The collection has been designed and tailor-made by a team of nearly 500 people in Italy, with fabrics made in Tuscany, silk in Como, men’s uniforms tailored in Puglia, and leather accessories such as gloves in Naples, and shoes in the Marche region. Created by Italian haute couturier Ettore Bilotta at his atelier in Milan, the new ‘Alitalia Collection’ takes inspiration from the glamorous golden days of Italian fashion in the 1950s and 1960s and Italy’s rich heritage, culture and national identity. It also celebrates the people of Alitalia, their professionalism, style and passion for the airline.

18 May 2016 16:01 New global brand campaign showcases Alitalia’s role in aviation and the beauty of Italy Rome, 18 May 2016 - Alitalia today launched a new global brand campaign with the worldwide premiere of a new television commercial at the Nazionale Spazio Eventi in Rome, attended by hundreds of representatives of the global media and specially invited guests. The television commercial celebrates the Italian airline as it faces the future with renewed vigour and vitality, following a successful restructure in 2014, which saw it also introduce a series of enhancements and upgrades to its inflight product and fleet.

18 May 2016 16:00 Alitalia: journey to excellence Rome, 18 May 2016 – Alitalia has delivered strong progress in the 18 months since the launch of a major industrial plan to re-engineer the airline to compete effectively on the global aviation stage.

16 May 2016 10:00 Etihad Airways appoints new General Manager in Nigeria Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed George Mawadri as its new General Manager in Nigeria, where he will be responsible for growing Etihad Airways’ relationships with its travel trade and corporate customers while furthering the development of the airline’s commercial strategy in Nigeria.

12 May 2016 11:21 Etihad Airways wins leading Finance Awards Etihad Airways’ finance team has continued its winning streak by landing two key awards – for best treasury team and for securing a unique US$700 million bond agreement – from the Middle East chapter of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT ME).

12 May 2016 10:30 Air Serbia takes next step in evolution with arrival of first wide-body aircraft Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, celebrated the next step in its evolution as the region’s leading airline, with the arrival of its first wide-body aircraft at Nikola Tesla Airport yesterday.

10 May 2016 12:00 Etihad Guest and ADIB recognised at Global Loyalty Awards in USA Etihad Guest, the multi-airline loyalty programme from Etihad Airways, has won the ‘Best Affinity Covered Card Award’ alongside Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) for the Middle East and Asia region at the Freddie Awards 2016. The annual ceremony was recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

09 May 2016 07:26 Etihad Airways’ new premium lounge opens at Melbourne airport Etihad Airways today officially opened its spectacular new Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport, offering guests a stylish, comfortable environment in which they can relax, re-energise, dine, work or be entertained pre-flight.

08 May 2016 13:11 New Etihad Aviation Group management structure unveiled The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of HE Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei has announced the new management structure for the Etihad Aviation Group PJSC, which was formally established by Abu Dhabi Law No. 6 of 2014.

05 May 2016 14:00 Etihad Airways celebrates Airbus A380 debut in India A Bollywood-style flash mob added colour, music, dance and glamour to Etihad Airways’ official Airbus A380 India launch event in Mumbai last night. (May 4).

04 May 2016 13:30 Etihad Airways’ flagship Airbus A380 service to Mumbai a sign of India’s importance to our growth strategy India continues to be a crucial part of Etihad Airways’ growth strategy contributing significantly to the airline’s global operations, to job creation and to connectivity for India.

03 May 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways appoints new General Manager for China Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Mr. Peter Li as its new General Manager for China.

02 May 2016 14:00 Etihad Airways to develop cargo services from Parma Airport Etihad Airways and Parma Airport have signed an agreement to develop cargo traffic at the airport of the central Italian city.

02 May 2016 11:00 Mumbai reimagines luxury with Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A380 service to India Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced Mumbai to its Airbus A380 network with the launch of daily scheduled flights featuring its award-winning The Residence – the world’s first three-room suite on a commercial airliner.

01 May 2016 10:00 Joy and happiness in Dhaka A team of volunteers from Etihad Airways brought joy and happiness to underprivileged children at the Choice To Change Elementary School (C2C) in Dhaka by joining the youngsters for their annual fun day.

29 Apr 2016 09:00 Alitalia reduce losses by €381 million in 2015 Rome, 29 April 2016 – Alitalia confirmed today it is on track to become profitable by 2017, as it reduced its losses by € 381 million in 2015 compared to the previous year.

29 Apr 2016 05:30 Global Fashion Week Sponsorship Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a comprehensive new global agreement with WME | IMG to become a major long-term partner to the fashion industry by supporting 17 fashion week events around the world annually.

28 Apr 2016 09:30 Etihad Holidays partners with AccorHotels Etihad Holidays, the leisure holiday division of Etihad Airways, has announced a new partnership with world leading hotel operator, AccorHotels, to provide an even greater choice of hotels for its guests whilst ensuring a more efficient and cost effective booking experience.

27 Apr 2016 13:30 Net profit of US$ 103 million for 2015 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its strongest annual financial results to date, with a net profit of US$ 103 million on total revenues of US$ 9.02 billion.

26 Apr 2016 12:00 Etihad Cargo strengthen Middle East network Etihad Cargo, the freight division of the national carrier Etihad Airways, has expanded its Middle East network to Kuwait by adding an additional freighter and introduced a new twice weekly service into Muscat in Oman.

25 Apr 2016 08:30 May Malidives Madness Etihad Holidays, the leisure holiday division of Etihad Airways, has launched a new campaign promising guests a three- night stay at a luxurious Maldives resort for just 1AED per night.

25 Apr 2016 06:30 ‘Best First Class’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer’ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was named ‘Best First Class’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer’ programme at the Business Traveller Awards Middle East, which were held at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai last night.

23 Apr 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways launches innovative mobile app Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a mobile application for the iPhone that enables guests to organise and manage their journey with even greater ease as the airline continues to adopt innovative technology to reimagine the flying experience.

22 Apr 2016 09:30 Partnership approach offers new model for airline competition, says Eithad Airways President and CEO The partnership approach adopted by Etihad Airways offers a new model for airline competition, said President and CEO James Hogan, speaking at The Wings Club in New York yesterday.

17 Apr 2016 17:00 Etihad Airways engages with Emirati youth at think Science Fair 2016 As part of its commitment to support the UAE youth development program, Etihad Airways, the national airline of UAE, will be promoting career opportunities for Emiratis in the fields of engineering and flight operations at Think Science 2016.

14 Apr 2016 15:00 Al Ain contact centre’s 5th Anniversary Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is marking the 5th anniversary of the opening of its Al Ain Contact Centre by celebrating the achievements of its 160 Emirati female employees.

13 Apr 2016 10:30 Etihad Airways and Avianca sign Codeshare Partnership Customers can now purchase tickets from Colombia to and from Abu Dhabi, London and Madrid on flights operated by both airlines.

12 Apr 2016 14:21 Etihad Airways to fly 300 athletes to Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways is to fly elite athletes, including the reigning Black Belt Open Heavyweight World Champion, Marcus Almeida, and the female Open Weight Black Belt Champion, Mackenzie Dern, to the UAE capital for the prestigious Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

11 Apr 2016 10:30 Etihad Airways records best first year reliability performance for A380 operations Airbus, manufacturer of the flagship A380 aircraft, has presented Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, with the prestigious award for the best ‘Operational Reliability Performance’ in the first year of A380 operations.

10 Apr 2016 09:00 Etihad Airways and Jet Airways enter third year of Mumbai Indians sponsorship of Vivo Indian Premier League T20 season Etihad Airways and Jet Airways are continuing their sponsorship as Official Airline partners and principal sponsors of defending champions Mumbai Indians at this year’s Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket tournament.

07 Apr 2016 12:30 Etihad Airways Medical Centre signs pioneering partnership with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Etihad Airways Medical Centre, the UAE’s first aeromedical facility, and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), Ireland’s oldest post-graduate medical training body, have announced a pioneering new partnership to provide the airline with educational, training, research and operational excellence opportunities in the field of Occupational Medicine.

07 Apr 2016 10:30 Etihad Airways awarded for best IFE/Connectivity launch by an Airline 2016 Etihad Airways has been presented with the award for ‘Best IFE/Connectivity Launch by an Airline 2016’ by leading industry magazine PAX International. The awards ceremony took place at the Aircraft Interiors Expo held in Hamburg, Germany.

07 Apr 2016 09:30 Etihad Airways announces Business Class Sale Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is offering savings of up to 50 per cent on its award-winning Business Class service, giving guests a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the airline’s premium experience to exciting destinations around the world.

06 Apr 2016 10:30 Etihad Airways wins second prestigious Crystal Cabin Award Etihad Airways has won the coveted 2016 Crystal Cabin Award in the new ‘Cabin Concepts’ category for its Boeing 787 First Class cabin, featuring the airline’s new First Suites, unique to its Dreamliner fleet. The ceremony was held last night in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo.

04 Apr 2016 12:30 National bank of Abu Dhabi becomes Etihad Airways’ Middle East Strategic Partner Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has selected National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the largest UAE lender by assets, as its Middle East Strategic partner for transactional banking services.

04 Apr 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways increases weekly flights between South Africa and United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is introducing three additional passenger flights per week between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi during the months of July until September (inclusive) to cater for the increased demand on this busy route over the summer.

30 Mar 2016 13:30 Etihad Airways appoints Fatma Al Mehairi Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Fatma Al Mehairi as General Manager for Canada.

30 Mar 2016 13:00 Partnership with Sydney Opera House Etihad Airways and the Sydney Opera House today announced the extension of their Major Partnership for a further five years.

28 Mar 2016 09:00 Etihad Airways Engineering Etihad Airways Engineering will be the host sponsor of MRO Network’s upcoming Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Middle East conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi on April 26-27, 2016.

24 Mar 2016 15:30 Etihad Airways expands Istanbul services with new Sabiha Gokcen operation for 2016 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its services to Istanbul during 2016 with a new four times weekly service to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

22 Mar 2016 10:00 Etihad Airways partners with Ekar to offer its employees a smart mobility solution Etihad Airways, the national airline of United Arab Emirates, and EKar, an innovative mobile app-based car rental company in the Middle East, have yesterday celebrated an inaugural partnership, offering the airline’s employees exclusive access to the smart mobility solution.

20 Mar 2016 17:00 Etihad Airways attracts record participation at “Walk for a Cause” event Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Honorary Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Centre for Autism, Etihad Airways has hosted its fourth annual fundraising event ‘Walk for a Cause’.

20 Mar 2016 12:00 Etihad enhances maintenance efficiency and safety with Automated Tool Control system Etihad Airways Engineering has enhanced its aircraft maintenance capability with a new Automated Tool Control (ATC) system which provides engineers with greater tool access, handling and traceability, and eliminates the risk of tools being lost in critical aircraft systems during maintenance.

17 Mar 2016 11:00 Etihad Holidays launches “Abu Dhabi: Sunshine guaranteed or your next holiday for free” Campaign Etihad Holidays has launched a new campaign promising “guaranteed sunshine or your next holiday for free” to attract more UK based visitors to holiday in Abu Dhabi.

16 Mar 2016 15:30 Etihad Airways statement on IPO fraud Etihad Airways strenuously denies it has any plans for an initial public offering (IPO) and any announcement associating the airline with an IPO should be disregarded and reported to the authorities as a fraud.

16 Mar 2016 15:00 Etihad Airways signs declaration to support the prevention of Wildlife Trafficking Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the signatories to the Declaration of the United for Wildlife International Taskforce on the Transportation of Illegal Wildlife Products signed at Buckingham Palace yesterday.

14 Mar 2016 13:00 Premier Indian Aviation show in Hyderabad Etihad Airways is supporting India Aviation 2016 this week by proudly showcasing two of its newest aircraft – a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter – at the country’s premier civil aviation exhibition and air show being held in Hyderabad.

13 Mar 2016 13:30 Etihad Airways’ President and CEO addresses Global Cargo conference in Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan gave the opening address to more than 1,200 delegates attending the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) Conference taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between March 10 and 13.

10 Mar 2016 11:00 Etihad Airways and Taste Festivals announce Global Partnership Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will showcase its commitment to providing unmatched culinary experiences in the air and on the ground after announcing a multi-year partnership with Taste Festivals Ltd, organisers of the world’s leading restaurant events since 2004.

09 Mar 2016 13:30 Etihad Airways supports great Indian Travel Bazaar Exclusive Airline Partner Flies Global Visitors To Key Inbound Tourism Buyer Event In Rajasthan. Latest Indian Tourism Products Promoted Under One Roof, In State Capital Jaipur.

08 Mar 2016 14:00 Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 gets off to a flying start The Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 began today in spectacular fashion with two Etihad Airways’ Extra EA 330 LT Trainer aircraft conducting an aerial ribbon-cutting during an acrobatic display at Al Bateen Airport, Abu Dhabi.

07 Mar 2016 13:00 Partnership and Innovation are critical to success Partnership and innovation have been a driving force behind the success of Etihad Airways and the UAE said James Hogan, President and Chief Executive of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, in a speech today.

06 Mar 2016 14:00 Etihad Flight College enhances trainer fleet Etihad Flight College has expanded its fleet of trainer aircraft with the delivery of two Extra EA 330 LT aircraft. The aircraft were shipped and reassembled by the manufacturer at the Flight College’s hangar in Al Ain and will be showcased at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, where they will participate in the acrobatic display to officially open the event.

27 Feb 2016 12:00 New freighter arrives in Abu Dhabi to join Etihad Cargo fleet Etihad Cargo has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 freighter which will enable the freight arm of Etihad Airways to continue its expansion plans into 2016. The aircraft becomes the 11th freighter in the fleet and will enter commercial service on 1st March 2016.

24 Feb 2016 10:30 Etihad Airways signs Citi as international cash management bank partner Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced an enhanced agreement with Citi as its international cash management bank partner.

15 Feb 2016 19:00 Etihad Airways presented with Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year 2016 award Leading aviation title honours UAE national carrier for strong leadership in developing unique growth strategy and setting global industry benchmarks

04 Feb 2016 12:30 Etihad Airways appoints Craig Thomas Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the appointment of Craig Thomas as General Manager for the United States.

03 Feb 2016 08:30 Etihad Airways hosts workshop Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has hosted a ‘Change for the Better’ event with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment, to focus on the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region.

01 Feb 2016 07:30 Abu Dhabi - Cairo flight frequency Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced an increase in capacity between Abu Dhabi and Cairo with the introduction of a fourth daily scheduled flight, effective 27 March 2016.

01 Feb 2016 07:00 New First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi In May of this year, Etihad Airways will open a spectacular new First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3, for the exclusive use of its First Class guests, Etihad Guest Platinum and Etihad Airways Partners Platinum guests, and those staying in The Residence onboard its Airbus A380 fleet.

27 Jan 2016 14:30 Etihad airways reaches new high as number of Emirati employees passes 3,000 Etihad Airways has celebrated a major milestone in its Emiratisation programme with over 3,000 Emirati nationals now employed by the UAE’s national airline. In 2015 alone, the airline welcomed more than 1,200 UAE nationals to its global workforce, representing 29 per cent of its core staff. The airline plans to employ a further 5,000 Emirati employees by 2020.

25 Jan 2016 14:00 Etihad airways to create brighter future for underprivileged children by rebuilding three schools in Kenya As part of its ongoing commitment towards global education, Etihad Airways has helped to renovate three schools in the remote areas of Kakamega County in western Kenya to create a brighter future for underprivileged children.

21 Jan 2016 10:00 Etihad Airways appoints Lowe Open as global direct marketing agency Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Lowe Open as its first global direct marketing agency following a competitive pitch.

19 Jan 2016 13:30 Etihad Airways named business airline of the year Etihad Airways has been named Business Airline of the Year at the 2016 Business Travel Awards. The ceremony was held last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane. The Business Travel Awards recognise the extraordinary achievements of the most deserving organisations and individuals in the business travel industry.

19 Jan 2016 12:30 Etihad Airways renews its commitment to Abu Dhabi HSBC golf championship Etihad Airways is proud to announce the renewal of its sponsorship with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship for the next five years, 2016 to 2020.

19 Jan 2016 11:00 Etihad Cargo and Masdar Institute design sustainable cargo dolly system The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, and Etihad Cargo, the fast-growing cargo division of Etihad Airways, today jointly announced the launch of a new design for a smart, temperature-controlled, sustainable and energy-efficient air cargo container (cool dolly) system.

17 Jan 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways supports children’s home in Jinja, Uganda Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its community outreach programme in Uganda with donations of air tickets, blankets and school supplies to the Whisper Children’s Home in Mutai, in Jinja district, Uganda.

12 Jan 2016 12:00 Etihad Airways delivers another year of strong growth in 2015 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes.

06 Jan 2016 18:00 Etihad Airways enhances US operations with equipment changes in 2016 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to optimise its United States network with equipment changes on two key markets in 2016.

06 Jan 2016 08:30 Etihad Airways launches legal appeal to protect airberlin investment and ensure consumer choice Etihad Airways today launched fresh legal action in a bid to overturn a German court’s decision to revoke the approval for 29 of its codeshare flights with airberlin.

13 Dec 2015 08:30 Etihad Airways wins ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award for seventh consecutive year Etihad Airways has crowned a momentous 2015 by collecting the coveted ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award for the seventh consecutive year at the annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015. Last night’s red-carpet event was held before an audience of the industry's leading luminaries and international media at the exclusive Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, located in the Atlantic port city of El Jadida in Morocco.

26 Oct 2015 15:30 Etihad Airways Engineering named MRO Service Provider of the Year Etihad Airways Engineering has been named MRO Service Provider of the Year – Middle East at the Aviation Business Awards 2015.

26 Oct 2015 09:00 Etihad Airways invests in Adobe to power digital excellence Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a new strategic partnership with global technology leader, Adobe. The partnership will see the roll-out of a range of world-class cloud solutions across Etihad Airways businesses and Etihad Airways Partners.

26 Oct 2015 09:00 Etihad Airways to commence A380 services to Melbourne in June 2016 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will commence daily A380 services between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne on 1 June 2016.

13 Oct 2015 15:00 Alitalia aims for profitability by 2017 and speeds up its turnaround Alitalia today unveiled a series of customer service enhancements that will improve the travel experience for air passengers. The national airline of Italy also confirmed that its three-year business plan was on track for profitability by 2017.

17 Sep 2015 12:00 Etihad Airways and partner airlines’ fundraising transaction increased to US$ 700 million Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised from their unique platform financing transaction to US$ 700 million following a surge in demand from international financial institutions.

10 Sep 2015 04:00 Etihad Airways and the Ministry of Environment and Water unite to combat illegal wildlife smuggling Etihad Airways and the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) this week hosted two days of workshops about the growing threat of illegal wildlife smuggling.

06 Aug 2015 17:00 Etihad Airways and Alitalia host official Chengdu Week at the Expo Milano joint pavilion Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and its equity partner Alitalia are hosting the official “Chengdu Week” event from 6 to 12 August at the Expo Milano 2015 joint pavilion.

03 Aug 2015 09:37 Italian trainees source new opportunities through Etihad Airways partnership Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has selected 12 Italian trainees to join its Engineering division and take part in a unique training opportunity on the fleet of one of the fastest growing airlines in the world.

07 Jun 2015 09:30 Etihad Airways selects Accenture to support business transformation program Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to support the implementation of its business transformation program to improve productivity, efficiency and enable growth.

30 Apr 2015 14:30 Etihad Airways to introduce second A380 on the Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow route Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A380 in its striking new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery, and will introduce the aircraft on the popular Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow route on Friday, 1 May.

31 Mar 2015 12:30 Etihad Airways Celebrates Arrival of Inaugural Alitalia Flights from Venice And Milan Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, joined celebrations at Abu Dhabi International Airport yesterday to welcome the arrival of its equity and codeshare partner Alitalia’s inaugural flights from Venice and Milan to the UAE capital.

19 Oct 2014 08:30 Etihad Airways takes Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign to Abu Dhabi International Airport Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has extended its Breast Cancer Awareness campaign to guests and employees at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

11 Sep 2014 08:29 Etihad congratulates Nation’s Tri athletes Haitham Hasan Al Subaihi, Etihad Airways’ Vice President, Sales - Mid Atlantic (centre) celebrates the airline’s second year as the official airline sponsor of the Nation’s Triathlon, congratulating Sunday’s winning triathletes of the Etihad Airways Tri Club Challenge, Hilary Cairns (left) and Shawn Loper (right), in Washington, D.C.

16 Jun 2014 15:00 Etihad Cargo extends reach in Switzerland and the United States Etihad Cargo, a division of UAE national airline, Etihad Airways, has enhanced its cargo services to and from Switzerland and the United States (US), by offering bellyhold cargo capacity on flights between Abu Dhabi and Zurich and Los Angeles respectively.

13 Apr 2014 10:39 Etihad Airways' Emirati female engineers attend Global Women Aviation Conference Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, recognised its top ten performing Emirati female engineering trainees by giving them the chance to attend the 25th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Orlando, Florida.

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