Dassault’s Rafale jets and the BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter have been locked in competition for the deal to replace at least 60 of the UAE’s Mirage fleet.
Chief executive Akbar Al Baker told reporters at the Paris Airshow that the airline could place orders by November.
Fabrice Brégier told reporters he was “very pleased” with the company’s relationship with Middle East airlines.
Etihad has wasted no time in taking its commercial relationship to the next level, after starting daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Belgrade on Saturday
The agreements for nine B777-300ERs include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed but not made public, plus a commitment for an additional seven aircraft.
A note written in English and reading “This flight will be on fire” was found in one of the plane’s toilets by a woman passenger.
The new wide body offering from Airbus is set to rival Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.
The route is operated as a codeshare with Serbian national carrier, JatAirways.
Demand for high-profile aircraft has been on the rise and deemed a “natural fit” for the city’s luxury Hollywood lifestyle.
The new duty comes after the European Union removed the Gulf states from its generalised scheme of preferences.
The 330 square metre facility will highlight operations and achievements of commercial air travel.
Etihad Airways is avoiding legacy alliances to build its own one-on-one partnerships and is reaping the results, says Hogan.
The battle for Seychelles travellers has intensified in the Gulf following the Etihad-Air Seychelles alliance
The size of the new Islamic bond could match the firm’s record-breaking $4 billion debut sukuk issued in 2012, say sources.
Sharjah low-cost carrier to take on flydubai as it seeks to capitalise on Armenia’s growing popularity.
Airbus’ new A350 plane was unveiled to the world’s media in Toulouse, France, after months of secrecy.
Airline to introduce the double-decker aircraft from January amidst “robust demand” for business and leisure traffic
Boeing is expected to announce a formal launch of the aircraft in June.
Regional carriers are benefitting from increased passenger demand and high connectivity.
Tie up with global travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays provides passengers with access to more than 36,000 hotels
The German airline’s CEO Christoph Franz said that Lufthansa may enter a partnership, but there was “no rush.”
Airline now serves both Tokyo airports and new service operates as a codeshare with Japan Airlines
The Abu Dhabi carrier will offer non-stop flights to Sao Paolo three times a week.
Extra flights to Amman, Cairo, Islamabad and Muscat this summer are designed to improve network-wide connectivity.
The new four-year deal promotes the Dubai-based carrier to main shirt sponsor of the club from the 2013/14 season.
Resumption of services after two years will benefit passengers with connections within the GCC, Indian Subcontinent, Far East and West Asia
New facility at Dubai Silicon Oasis will initially house five full-flight simulator training bays
April marked the ninth straight month of double-digit growth for the airport, and the first full month of Emirates’ partnership with Qantas.
Being one of the fastest growing airlines in the world is not enough for Temel Kotil. His goal is simply, to be the best.
Emirates’ passengers connecting in Australia will most likely board the new-look aircraft