The Abu Dhabi carrier is awaiting Indian regulatory approval to acquire a $379 million stake in Jet Airways.
Under the deal signed with the Serbian government, Etihad will provide a $40 million loan facility to JAT.
The Qatari airline said that the 787 jet was out of service for what it described as a “minor” technical issue.
The airline recorded passenger growth of 4.1 per cent, along with a load factor of 70 per cent in H1 2013.
Bad publicity around the aircraft is just media-created hype and all the glitches will iron out gradually, says analyst.
Tickets for a roundtrip between the emirates are priced at Dhs150.
India’s foreign investment regulator gave conditional approval to the $379 million deal.
Passenger traffic was aided by Emirates airline’s tie-up with Australia’s Qantas.
Qatar Airways grounded one of its Dreamliners earlier this week after a technical glitch.
The airline, undergoing a restructuring process, said that year-on-year losses reduced by over 50 per cent in the first half of 2013.
The two airlines agreed to share route-booking codes in April but stopped short of an equity tie-up.
The 787 has suffered a spate of mishaps in recent weeks, including a spontaneous fire on an Ethiopian Airlines-owned aircraft.
The Indian capital markets watchdog has expressed reservations that the control of Jet stands the chance of passing into foreign hands post the deal.
The Abu Dhabi carrier agreed in April to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways but political concerns and scrutiny by Indian market regulators have delayed the deal.
Air Arabia is the top trader on the UAE bourse after jumping 8.3 per cent to reach its highest levels since October 2008.
Work is underway on 700,000sqm facility which will be supported by dedicated road feeder services to Dubai International.
Etihad in April agreed to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet for $379 million and it is also making a $150 million equity investment in Jet’s frequent flyer programme.
New codeshare strengthens partnership with Korean Air beyond the interline and special prorate agreements inked four years ago.
Dubai’s aviation sector is expected to account for 32 per cent of GDP by 2020, while the sector employs over five per cent of the workforce.
The 517-seat A380 will be the first permanent superjumbo service to fly into Barcelona and replaces the Boeing B777-300ER.
New facility provides premium passengers with a smoother start to their journeys and less waiting times
New simulators to be housed in academy extension and fill training gap for long-range aircraft.
The airline will be effectively offering shuttle services throughout the day to Bangkok this winter.
The double-decker will cater to growing leisure demand and serve multiple destinations across Emirates’ global network.
The Abu Dhabi carrier attributed its eight per cent rise in Q2 revenue in part to its codeshare and equity alliance partners.
Last month the Abu Dhabi carrier and JAT signed a preliminary agreement over a possible equity investment.
Carrier identifies demand for August resumption, but Emirates provides stiff competition.
The airline plans to lease the Airbus A380 aircraft from a finance company that will issue $630 million of bond-type certificates to fund the purchase.
Regional carriers are expected to see passenger traffic rise by 6.2 per cent annually over the next 20 years, says Airbus.
ATSB report found oil leak led to a fire in the Trent 900 engine, which caused the break-up of a turbine disc and aircraft damage