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Reuters • Lisa Barrington

India Mandates Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing 737 and 787 Jets After Dreamliner Crash

India’s DGCA has ordered operators to inspect cockpit fuel control switches across 737 and 787 fleets following preliminary findings that kerosene supply shut off caused last month’s Air India 787 crash. The FAA and Boeing, however, maintain the 787’s fuel cutoff switch design meets safety standards as carriers ramp up checks.

2025-07-14T00:54:38.757024-07:00

The Guardian

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Aviation24

Air Europa Launches First Middle East Service with Etihad Wet-Lease on Abu Dhabi–Madrid Route

2025-06-24T09:19:14.584428-07:00

FlightGlobal

Etihad to Launch Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in 2026

2025-05-16T02:42:49.373584-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Daily Addis Ababa–Abu Dhabi Flights in Etihad Tie-Up Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new daily service connecting Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, its first direct link to the UAE capital complementing four weekly Sharjah flights. The Etihad Airways tie-up aims to expand trade, tourism and network connectivity across Africa and the Gulf.

2025-07-15T23:25:36.600509-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines Launches Daily Addis Ababa–Abu Dhabi Flights in Etihad Tie-Up

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India Mandates Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing 737 and 787 Jets After Dreamliner Crash India’s DGCA has ordered operators to inspect cockpit fuel control switches across 737 and 787 fleets following preliminary findings that kerosene supply shut off caused last month’s Air India 787 crash. The FAA and Boeing, however, maintain the 787’s fuel cutoff switch design meets safety standards as carriers ramp up checks.

2025-07-14T00:54:38.757024-07:00

India Mandates Fuel Switch Inspections on Boeing 737 and 787 Jets After Dreamliner Crash

Aviation24

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Air Europa Launches First Middle East Service with Etihad Wet-Lease on Abu Dhabi–Madrid Route Air Europa has commenced operating Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi–Madrid service under a wet-lease agreement, marking the Spanish carrier’s first foray into Middle East operations. The inaugural flight strengthens Etihad’s two daily connections to Madrid while laying groundwork for expanded network collaborations.

2025-06-24T09:19:14.584428-07:00

Air Europa Launches First Middle East Service with Etihad Wet-Lease on Abu Dhabi–Madrid Route

FreightWaves

Etihad taps Western Global’s 747 freighters to boost China–UK cargo capacity Etihad Airways has struck a wet-lease deal with Western Global Airlines to deploy four Boeing 747 freighters on the China–UK corridor, addressing a capacity crunch as shippers ramp up demand for direct freight links. The pact expands Etihad’s lift without additional aircraft purchases.

2025-06-05T07:53:45.681058-07:00

Etihad taps Western Global’s 747 freighters to boost China–UK cargo capacity

FlightGlobal

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Etihad Airways Q1 Profit Rises 30% to AED685M amid Fleet, Staffing Growth Etihad Airways posted a Q1 2025 profit after tax of AED685 million (US$187 million), a 30% increase year-on-year, driven by fleet expansion and recruitment of around 1,000 pilots and cabin crew. Customer satisfaction scores and fleet size also grew in the quarter, and the carrier expects further summer growth.

2025-05-21T03:51:54.114382-07:00

Etihad Airways Q1 Profit Rises 30% to AED685M amid Fleet, Staffing Growth

FlightGlobal

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Etihad to Launch Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in 2026 Starting May 4, 2026, Etihad Airways will operate four weekly Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Abu Dhabi and Charlotte, marking the first nonstop link between the Middle East and one of America’s fastest-growing cities.

2025-05-16T02:42:49.373584-07:00

Etihad to Launch Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in 2026

Reuters

Etihad Orders 28 Boeing 787s and 777Xs in $14.5B US–UAE Trade Deal Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways signed an agreement to acquire 28 American-made Boeing widebody jets—including 787 Dreamliners and 777X models powered by GE engines—in a $14.5 billion purchase announced during President Trump’s US–UAE trade discussions, bolstering the carrier’s long-haul fleet expansion through 2030.

2025-05-15T13:06:28.914746-07:00

Etihad Orders 28 Boeing 787s and 777Xs in $14.5B US–UAE Trade Deal

Aeronews

Etihad ramps up Milan and Rome services after 76% surge in Italy-Abu Dhabi travel Etihad Airways is adding extra frequencies to its daily Milan and Rome services as travel between Italy and Abu Dhabi jumped 76% year-on-year. The boost positions Italy among Etihad’s fastest-growing European markets and underpins a broader capacity increase for the upcoming summer schedule.

2025-05-15T01:19:33.959357-07:00

Etihad ramps up Milan and Rome services after 76% surge in Italy-Abu Dhabi travel

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