It has been a challenging few months for local airlines in the Middle East. This summer the two largest airlines are both scheduling fewer services than last summer, with Emirates ’ frequency down 12% on last year and Qatar Airways 16% behind. However, Etihad is breaking that pattern with 5% more flights than last summer and a capacity increase of 4%; so why are they growing when others are holding back?
Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The collaboration will enhance […]
Etihad is hosting an exclusive in-person Pilot Roadshow in London Gatwick on Tuesday, 14 July, and would love to meet you. You’ll have the opportunity to meet Etihad’s Pilot Recruitment and Flight Operations teams and discover more about:
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has a small fleet of Airbus A380s, which have The Residence, arguably the most exclusive product in commercial aviation. This is a three-room suite with a living room, bedroom, and private bathroom with shower, and it’s an experience I recently reviewed.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig11 JulThe Etihad Engineering facility in Abu Dhabi soon will become the third site to induct a 777-300ER for conversion into an IAI Big Twin freighter. The 2007-vintage aircraft (32729) landed in Abu Dhabi (AUH) from Istanbul (ISL) on July 1. AerCap previously had leased the plane to Turkish Airlines, which removed it from passenger service […]
The carrier already operates the largest two variants of the Dreamliner.
Reuters says carrier could announce deal during this month's Farnborough Airshow
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier9 Jul
Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new interline partnership, codeshare agreement and frequent flyer partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The collaboration will enhance connectivity giving guests access to destinations currently flown by both airlines, on a single ticketing system. The agreement was signed in Harare on 7 July 2026, with sales available from 24 August 2026.
Aviation News – Etihad Airways is reportedly close to finalizing a major order for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide-body aircraft, positioning the UAE national carrier...
Etihad Airways marks two decades of flight operations between Abu Dhabi and France amid a renewed phase of growth, with demand across its European markets continuing to strengthen.
AviationSource News•Len Varley8 JulWhat began as a route operated 6 times weekly has grown alongside an airline that now operates a fleet of 124 aircraft to 118 destinations worldwide. When Etihad first flew...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing an international summer deployment programme for its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees for the first time. Taking place immediately after the foundation phase of its Airports and Ground Operations Programmes, the deployment gives UAE Nationals the operational challenge, hands-on responsibility and international exposure to build careers across Etihad’s growing global network.
Bloomberg reported this morning that Etihad and Saudia are circling delivery slots Air India may be about to give up.
Air Insight•Addison Schonland3 Jul
Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s cargo unit sees its Gulf rivals returning for a challenge just as new European Union parcel rules threaten a key e-commerce pipeline. The conflict in the Middle East disrupted operations for cargo competitors — including Emirates, Qatar and Etihad airlines — boosting demand and yields for Lufthansa Cargo AG. But with talks […]
Etihad Cargo has launched what it says is the air cargo industry’s first logistics training academy established by an airline.
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters30 Jun
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka on 26 June, operating a sold-out B777 to the capital of Bangladesh. The route strengthens trade and cargo connectivity across the South Asia corridor and responds to sustained demand for both passenger travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh.
On June 26th, Etihad launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out Boeing 777-300ER to the capital of Bangladesh. The new service operates four times weekly. Follow Aeronews on...
Many airlines around the world have panicked over the delays for the 777X project. But Etihad is very calm.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will host a series of pilot recruitment sessions across Europe and Türkiye this summer, inviting experienced First Officers and Captains to join the fastest-growing airline in the world. The informal, drop-in sessions will take place between June and August 2026 across seven cities in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and Türkiye. They are open to experienced First Officers and Captains, and form part of a wider recruitment drive as Etihad expands its fleet and network through to 2030
As demand between Belgium and the Gulf continues to grow, Etihad Airways is adding more capacity on its Abu Dhabi–Brussels route for the Northern Winter 2026/27 season. Beginning on 15 December 2026, the airline will increase service from seven to eleven weekly flights, adding four extra frequencies operated by the Airbus A321LR. The additional flights, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jun