All Etihad Airways articles – Page 9
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News
Australia tightens screening of Middle East-bound flights
Australia will increase security screening measures for passengers flying to the Middle East, but has stopped short of implementing the laptop bans that have come into force in the USA.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US electronics ban to affect 18,000 daily passengers
The US government's latest air travel security measures could impact nearly 18,000 daily passengers travelling on some 50 routes to the USA from the Middle East and Africa, according to schedule data reviewed by FlightGlobal.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How significant is the Gulf's slowing capacity growth?
Expansion by the big Gulf carriers has been a dominant theme in the airline industry over the past decade.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: India, UAE air links show strong growth
As part of its Republic Day celebrations last month, India saw the visit of Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the event’s chief guest.
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News
Etihad and Lufthansa signal closer co-operation
Etihad Airways and Lufthansa have signed agreements to co-operate in the fields of catering and maintenance as a first step of what the two airlines describe as a growing partnership.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Hogan departure signals Etihad scrutiny of partnerships
Confirmation that James Hogan is to step down from the helm of Etihad Aviation Group in the second half of the year underlines the seriousness with which restructuring is being pursued at several of its airline investments.
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Hogan to leave Etihad in second half 2017
Etihad Aviation Group president and chief executive James Hogan will step down from the company during the second half of the year, as it continues a major strategic review.
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News
Amedeo adds two A380s to public vehicle
Amedeo Air Four Plus will acquire two Airbus A380s to be leased to Etihad Airways.
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Opinion
OPINION: Is Gulf carrier expansion finally at an end?
When Emirates recently announced a surprise 75% fall in first-half profit, group chief executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum blamed “increased competition and the sustained economic and political uncertainty in the world”. He added that “the bleak global economic outlook appears to be the new norm, with no immediate ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Which airline CEO has the biggest job in 2017?
Airlines, at least collectively, have enjoyed the most profitable years in their history. But the outlook is looking more challenging for 2017 as oil costs creep back up and the competitive environment shows no sign of letting up. For many airline chiefs, the next 12 months will prove decisive.
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News
Air Berlin sells Niki as Etihad approves new leisure airline
Air Berlin Group has agreed to sell its shareholding in low-cost Austrian operator Niki to the United Arab Emirates’ Etihad Aviation Group as part of a scheme to create a new European airline.
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Air NZ sells remaining stake in Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand has sold its remaining 2.5% stake in alliance partner Virgin Australia in a series of off-market transactions.
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Air Berlin to 'rigorously' pursue restructuring amid volatility
Air Berlin is determined to press on with restructuring in what it terms a "challenging and volatile" market environment.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The increasing spread of airline acquisitions
If in recent years it was Etihad Airways that appeared to be the main international airline suitor for carriers seeking new investors, over the last 18 months its Gulf peer Qatar Airways, China's HNA Group and Delta Air Lines have all emerged as buyers in the market.
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News
Etihad agrees four 787 sale-and-leasebacks
Etihad Aviation Group and Goshawk have agreed sale-and-leasebacks for four Boeing 787-9s.
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NewsEmbraer delivers first Phenom 100E to Etihad Flight College
Embraer has delivered the first Phenom 100E to Etihad Flight College from a May 2015 order for four of the entry-level business jets, plus three options.
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News
Chinese group buys 20% of Virgin Australia from Air NZ
Air New Zealand has entered into an agreement to sell a 19.98% stake in Virgin Australia to Chinese conglomerate Nanshan Group.
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HNA Group to take 13% stake in Virgin Australia
HNA Group has agreed to take a 13% stake in Virgin Australia Holdings, becoming its fourth major shareholder.
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Revima to provide APU support for Etihad A380s
Etihad Airways has contracted French APU and landing-gear specialist Revima to service the auxiliary power units on its Airbus A380 fleet.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The evolution of Mubadala's MRO strategy
Mubadala's bid to become a major global maintenance player began with a gradual acquisition of Swiss MRO specialist SR Technics from 2006. In 2007, the Abu Dhabi investment fund purchased Gulf Aircraft Maintenance, subsequently rebranded as Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies. But the absence of a parent fleet for these service ...