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  Etihad Airways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating operates services to the Middle East, Europe and the Indian subcontinent.
Etihad Airways is a member of the Arab Air Carriers Organization.
Etihad Airways plans to introduce flights to Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and other South Asian cities and to expand in the Middle East.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Etihad_Airways   (308 words)

  
 Etihad Airways -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the (A federation of seven Arab emirates on the eastern Arabian peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; rich in oil reserves) United Arab Emirates.
Etihad Airways has placed orders for four (additional info and facts about Airbus A380) Airbus A380 aircraft for delivery in 2007.
In February 2005, Etihad Airways announced that five (additional info and facts about Boeing 777) Boeing 777-300ER had been ordered and were expected in October-December 2005.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/et/etihad_airways.htm   (288 words)

  
 Etihad Airways Selects Connexion by Boeing for In-Flight Internet Service
"Etihad Airways, one of the world's newest and fastest-growing airlines, has charted a clear path toward a position of leadership within the Gulf region and we are pleased that Connexion by Boeing has been selected to be a part of that strategy," said Connexion by Boeing President Laurette Koellner.
Etihad Airways is expected initially to offer the Connexion by Boeing service on routes between the Gulf region and Europe and North America.
Etihad Airways, national airline of the United Arab Emirates, although a new arrival established in 2003, now flies to 17 destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
www.boeing.com /news/releases/2005/q2/nr_050614j.html   (837 words)

  
 Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways will be the new attraction at London's World Travel Market (WTM) as the UAE's national airline is exhibiting at the event for the first time.
Etihad Airways' first A380 aircraft has taken to the air for its maiden flight as part of the Airbus A380 flight test programme.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has completed final preparations for the launch of its new route to Toronto, via Brussels, with EY 501 scheduled to take off from Abu Dhabi International Airport today, Monday 31 October at 13:05.
www.ameinfo.com /news/Company_News/E/Etihad_Airways   (425 words)

  
 Aviation News Magazine - Etihad Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
As Etihad’s UK and Ireland General Manager Peter Dunkin points out, ‘Abu Dhabi is itself a green island city surrounded by beaches, yet underserved until now, therefore it was an obvious proposition to create an airline that could fulfil the potential of Abu Dhabi and all of the UAE’.
Etihad now operates services to London Heathrow eight times weekly, but added London Gatwick to it’s schedule in the autumn of 2004 to satisfy the level of demand.
Another facet of Etihad’s growth plans is that it intends to apply for its own traffic rights without impinging on agreements that pre-existing UAE carriers hold.
www.airpictorial.com /pages/etihadAirways.html   (979 words)

  
 Etihad Airways Partners With Oasis Leasing To Purchase $1 Billion Worth Of Planes - Zawya.com | Middle East Business ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates' national airline, and Oasis International Leasing have signed a Letter of Intent for the financing of eight Airbus A330-200 aircraft to be delivered between January 2006 and May 2007.
Etihad Airways is proving to be an important contributor to the ongoing growth and development of Abu Dhabi and this is an exciting milestone, not only for Oasis Leasing and our shareholders but also for the future growth of the airline.
Etihad's focus is on doing things differently - reinventing the way an airline works, with the emphasis very much on creating new standards in hospitality.
www.zawya.com /story.cfm?id=ZAWYA20050128064629   (598 words)

  
 Passenger Opinions about Etihad Airways
Etihad will really have to step up a gear or two to match its competitors standards of service both on the ground and in the air.
Etihad staff lack professional approach and would not want to face potential emergency with them, as discipline was very mixed.
Once we located the Etihad office the female Etihad employee there told me the bus would be coming to the BACK of Chelsea Tower which I explained to her was where we had just come from.
www.airlinequality.com /Forum/etihad.htm   (3886 words)

  
 Etihad Interested In Cargo 777
Abu-Dhabi based Etihad Airways is in talks with Boeing to purchase the freight version of the long-range 777 airliner, an official said in remarks published on Thursday.
"Etihad is also interested in the 777-200LR passenger version because we have plans to launch non-stop routes and we are looking into it but it is too early to say anything more," he added.
Etihad, launched in 2003, is one of several fast-growing airlines in the Gulf, where big state budgets and a desire to boost tourism to the region have led to a surge in demand for new aircraft.
news.airwise.com /story/view/1119528473.html   (225 words)

  
 Microsoft Middle East - Press
Etihad Airways, the national Airline of the United Arab Emirates, was established in July 2003.
As part of its growth plans, Etihad recently created history by placing the largest order ever for new aircraft by a new airline; it will also be one of the first to fly the new A 380 double-decker.
Etihad aims to combine all of its different systems such as human resources, cabin crew timetabling and cargo management into a single desktop interface which can be tailored to different departments.
www.microsoft.com /middleeast/press/casestudy/etihad.aspx   (976 words)

  
 Aljazeera.Net - Etihad signs MoU with Airbus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Airbus planes for a total of $7billion.
Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, agreed on 24 aircraft, including four of the superjumbo A380 models, and has taken an option on 12 additional planes.
Etihad currently operates a fleet of six aircraft, including four Airbus A330-200s and one A340-300.
english.aljazeera.net /NR/exeres/EB0F8B02-7FFB-429C-B115-946710816824.htm   (163 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::Etihad Airways confirms order for five Boeing 777-300ER airplanes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
They are the first Boeing airplanes Etihad has ordered to join an expanding group of prominent carriers operating the 777 family.
Etihad Airways noted that the early delivery date of these aircraft will advance its ability to provide service to new long haul routes.
In operation for just over a year, Etihad Airways is becoming known for its rapid growth and firm determination to build a national carrier operating out of Abu Dhabi that rivals the world’s best international carriers.
www.menareport.com /en/business/178469   (446 words)

  
 Aljazeera.Net - UAE airline signs Rolls-Royce deal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The deal was signed with the British aerospace giant by Etihad chairman Shaikh Ahmad bin Saif al-Nahayan during IDEX 2005, an international arms fair being hosted by Abu Dhabi and which closes on Thursday.
In August 2004, Etihad ordered a total of 24 Airbuses, including four of the super jumbo A380 models, four A340-600s and four A340-500s, and took an option on 12 additional planes for a total value of $7 billion.
In December, Etihad finalised a $1-billion deal to buy five Boeing 777-300 ER planes for $1.09 billion to serve new routes in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America.
english.aljazeera.net /NR/exeres/C6C92FC4-7754-4813-A270-07A823565B92.htm   (303 words)

  
 Boston.com / Business / Airbus lands $7B order with Etihad Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In a blow to Boeing, Etihad chairman Sheik Ahmed bin Saif Al-Nehyan said Etihad had considered buying the American firm's new 7E7 "Dreamliner" but didn't want to wait until 2008, when the medium-sized plane is due to become available.
Etihad, which only began operating in November, expects to receive its four double-decker A380s in 2007.
Etihad and Emirates Airline, which bought four Boeing 777-300ERs and took options on nine more on Monday, are helping to make the Gulf region one of the industry's most promising markets.
www.boston.com /business/articles/2004/07/20/boeing_hopes_new_dreamliner_creates_buzz   (859 words)

  
 Airbus Press Centre - press release
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has selected Airbus’ widebody long-range aircraft and the new generation double-deck Airbus A380 for its future growth.
Etihad will use the aircraft to further develop its route network within the Middle East and to Europe, Asia, India and to North America.
Etihad currently operates a fleet of six aircraft, including four of the market leading A330-200s and an Airbus A340-300.
www.airbus.com /en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/20_july_04_Etihad_selects.html   (589 words)

  
 SkyscraperCity Forums - Etihad Airways thread   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the first anniversary of its presence in Switzerland and its new non-stop route between Geneva and Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the first anniversary of its presence in Switzerland by decorating its latest Airbus A330-200 with the largest Swiss 'cowbell' in the world.
In 2005 Etihad's cargo services have been dramatically upgraded with the introduction of the first two of a fleet of regional freighter aircraft: the A300-600F with a payload of up to 44,000 kilograms and the A310-300F with a payload of up to 39,000 kg.
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=224771   (2001 words)

  
 Etihad News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has taken delivery of a new aircraft, an Airbus 330-220, which marks the first step in the airline's planned transition to a new fleet of wide-bodied aircraft starting October 2005.
The new aircraft is special to Etihad Airways in one more way: it is this aircraft that will fly from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt on 1 June 2005, Etihad's inaugural flight to the German commercial capital.
Etihad prepares for World Champions’ arrival in Abu Dhabi...
www.etihadairways.com /presentation/webforms/EtihadNewsDetails.aspx?pageid=BC7B35FE-6205-4E7B-8447-A05398C54CC3&newsid=51   (419 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::ETIHAD CRYSTAL CARGO TO PARTICIPATE IN AIR CARGO EUROPE 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates has announced that its cargo division, Etihad Crystal Cargo, will be participating in the Air Cargo Europe 2005 which will take place from May 31 – June 3 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.
Etihad Crystal Cargo has launched its all-cargo-services to Frankfurt at the beginning of February 2005, serving this European core destination three times a week with its Airbus A300-600RF.
Etihad recently increased its frequency of flights to Germany with an introduction of three non-stop weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Munich.
www.albawaba.com /en/countries/UAE/184114   (589 words)

  
 Khaleej Times Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
About the fares, he said based on research, it would be balanced in comparison to the routes that passengers will be flying to with the demand and supply as well as the market prices.
We aim to offer integrated services that are also matched by the objectives of Etihad Airways, who have introduced special services that reflect the increase of the percentage of their business.
Etihad Airways has already commissioned a new airplane that will enable the company to connect its routes and expand its operations to all five continents simultaneously, which indicates a major growth perspective within the travel segment in the coming years,' he said.
www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/business/2005/May/business_May37.xml§ion=business   (520 words)

  
 Bloomberg.com: Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad will announce an order next week, later than a Saturday statement originally planned, because ``negotiations are still ongoing,'' said Richard Bate, a spokesman at the airline.
Etihad, the Arabic word for ``union,'' flies to eight destinations from Abu Dhabi, including London, Geneva and Bangkok, and plans to add destinations in North America, South America, China and Japan starting next year, Steele said.
Etihad has also been considering Boeing's planned 200- to 200- seat 7E7 airliner, but ``that is some time away,'' Steele said.
quote.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000085&sid=aBWPmAkFUraA&refer=europe   (809 words)

  
 Etihad Airways launches flights to Frankfurt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Airways has announced it will commence daily flights between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE and Frankfurt, Germany starting from June 1st.
The increase in passenger traffic between Frankfurt and the UAE, means that this latest addition to Etihad’s network is a strong strategic move for the airline, facilitating easier access for travel between the two hubs.
Etihad Airways currently flies to 16 destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia and has an ambitious strategy to increase this number to 70 destinations by 2010.
www.strategiy.com /inews.asp?id=20050503173932   (483 words)

  
 GN Online: Etihad expands reach with Jordan service
Etihad Airways yesterday launched its inaugural flight to Amman, its third destination.
Etihad currently operates two wide-bodied Airbus A330-200 passenger jets and the fleet will grow rapidly as new destinations become active.
Two new aircraft will join Etihad's fleet in February 2004 and by end-2004, the airline plans to have eight aircraft, all of the same family (A330-200).
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=105371   (371 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::ETIHAD CRYSTAL CARGO ENHANCES INDIAN OPERATIONS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways is pleased to announce that it has introduced two weekly freighter flights from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, India.
Etihad’s Abu Dhabi – Mumbai route has been a tremendous success, which we are extending into other booming cities in India.
Etihad Airways, although a new arrival, now flies to 17 destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
www.albawaba.com /en/countries/UAE/184820   (531 words)

  
 MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: ABU DHABI — Etihad Airways is planning to start services ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
ABU DHABI Etihad Airways is planning to start services to new destinations to coincide with taking delivery of five long-haul Boeing 777-300ER airplanes...
ABU DHABI Etihad Airways is planning to start services to new destinations to coincide with taking delivery of five long-haul Boeing 777-300ER airplanes in October.
Etihad Airways plans to increase its fleet to 50 aircraft within the next five years to meet the rising passenger traffic.
www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?storyid=88641   (243 words)

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