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Etihad flies A380 to Singapore for the first time

Etihad’s flagship Airbus A380 has made its debut at Singapore International Airport as the airline works to enhance connections between the UAE and Singapore. Adding the A380 to the daily service between Abu Dhabi and Singapore makes 700 extra seats per week available. Etihad’s A380s feature “The Residence”, the world’s [read more]

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UK based Padpilot selected by Etihad for ground training

Gloucester, UK-based theory training specialist Padpilot has been selected by Etihad to provide ground training as part of the airline’s Aviation Training’s Multi Pilot Licence (MPL) training programs. The partnership will help Etihad to deliver world-class training for its trainee pilots in a dynamic and effective learning environment. “We strongly [read more]

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Etihad celebrates two decades at London Heathrow

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has recently celebrated two decades of flying from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) with its first service operating on the 28th March 2004. 2004 saw the airline beginning a three-times-per-week service between the two cities using an Airbus A340, a route and airline that soon became known for its [read more]

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Etihad takes delivery of new Dreamliners

Abu Dhabi based Etihad has taken delivery of three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it seeks to expand its fleet to 160 aircraft by 2030. The airline also has plans to operate to 125 destinations by the same year. The Boeing 787-9 aircraft all feature Etihad’s new cabin in a [read more]

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Etihad firms up A350 freighter order

Leading United Arab Emirates carrier Etihad (EY/ETD) has firmed up an order for seven A350F Freighter aircraft from the European aerospace giant Airbus. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier initially announced the commitment at the Singapore Airshow but has not finalised the order which will see it implement the most-efficient cargo aircraft [read more]

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Airbus gets orders for 14 A350 Freighters

Airbus has won two orders for the Airbus A350F, the freighter variant of the popular long-haul airliner, totalling 14 aircraft at the Singapore Air Show. Singapore Airlines was the first to finalise the deal (originally announced in December) for seven aircraft that will replace its ageing Boeing 747 Freighter fleet. [read more]