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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

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

Runway Girl

Etihad Unveils Revolutionary First-Class Experience on Airbus A321LR

2025-04-28T06:08:10.824253-07:00

FlightGlobal

Etihad to Launch Charlotte–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Service in 2026

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

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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

The National UAE

UAE Carriers Resume Pakistan Flights as Airspace Reopens Post-Ceasefire Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia have resumed scheduled flights to Pakistan after its airspace reopened under a ceasefire agreement. UAE carriers are accepting passengers with connecting itineraries to Pakistani destinations for the first time since early May, ending route diversions and restoring regional connectivity.

2025-05-11T04:39:56.175157-07:00

UAE Carriers Resume Pakistan Flights as Airspace Reopens Post-Ceasefire

Airways Magazine

Etihad and China Eastern Strengthen Ties with New Joint Venture Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have launched a significant joint venture, enhancing connectivity between the UAE and China. The partnership will expand services to daily flights by September 2025, marking a strategic collaboration amidst growing demand for air travel between the two regions.

2025-04-30T12:18:09.408333-07:00

Etihad and China Eastern Strengthen Ties with New Joint Venture

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