Etihad continues to soar with a record-breaking yr, reaching new milestones for the primary time within the airline’s historical past.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO at Etihad Airways, mentioned: “The final 12 months have seen Etihad flying excessive, breaking information and attaining new milestones at an astonishing fee.
“Following a document Q1, with AED685m ($187m) revenue and our highest ever buyer satisfaction scores, Etihad has now welcomed greater than 20m friends within the final yr, for the primary time within the airline’s historical past.
“We proceed our upward trajectory as a part of a broader development story that has seen our annual passenger numbers greater than double from 10m to 20m in simply two and a half years.
“This sustained development is pushed by increasing demand, a dynamic international community, and a transparent strategic focus. We’re the one airline within the area rising at this tempo and now we have no intention of slowing down. 2025 is proving to be our largest yr but.”
Etihad Airways passenger numbers double
Etihad has launched three extra plane into its increasing fleet, bringing the operational fleet dimension to greater than 100 plane.
The airline welcomed again its seventh Airbus A380 to service and acquired a brand-new Boeing B787-9 delivered from Charleston, US, with an all-Emirati flight crew.
Etihad additionally acquired the primary of three brand-new Airbus 350-1000s delivered on July 18.
Boasting one of many youngest plane fleets within the trade, Etihad continues to make strategic investments to fulfill the overwhelming demand from friends.
The airline is anticipating to obtain 18 further new plane in 2025, together with the supply of its new A321LR fleet which is able to enter into service from August 1.
Refining luxurious, the brand new A321LR fleet will provide First Suites, totally lie-flat Enterprise seats, 4K screens and high-speed tremendous Wi-Fi in all cabins, permitting friends to remain linked by way of messages, calls and stream whereas within the air.
Earlier this yr, Etihad introduced the order of 28 wide-body plane from Boeing to assist its plans for development and connectivity, operational effectivity and visitor expertise.
Following the airline’s latest announcement of seven further locations, Etihad may have added 27 new routes this yr, a outstanding milestone that displays its ambition and dedication to extend the variety of guests to Abu Dhabi.
Flying to nearly 90 locations worldwide by the tip of 2025, leveraging its strategic geographical benefit connecting Europe and Asia, this enlargement is a part of Etihad’s ongoing technique to assist the financial development of Abu Dhabi.
These achievements are an enormous step towards the targets the Etihad set out in its bold development technique which might see the community develop to greater than 125 locations, fleet to greater than 170 plane, and passenger numbers to 38m per yr, by 2030.
With fast development in each path, the airline is ready to exceed the expectations of its seven-year development plan, a mirrored image of demand and extraordinary buyer satisfaction.
The UAE provider’s success is a mirrored image of Abu Dhabi’s sturdy aviation sector which continues to display sturdy development and strategic momentum, underscoring its place as a number one international gateway for passengers and cargo.