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Etihad to operate relief cargo flight to Haiti

Etihad to operate relief cargo flight to Haiti

18 January 2010 Press Release Airline News

Etihad Crystal Cargo will operate a special Red Crescent and Khalifa Welfare Foundation charter flight to Haiti on Wednesday 20 January, carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to the earthquake hit country.

Meet the man behind the world’s best airline: James Hogan, Etihad Airways

Meet the man behind the world’s best airline: James Hogan, Etihad Airways

18 December 2009 Focus

Etihad Airways is on a roll, having won “World’s Leading Airline” at the World Travel Awards 2009 Grand Final, capping a year in which it has continued to expand its network at a relentless pace. BTN met its chief executive, James Hogan, to find out more about the man behind the world’s leading airline, and what he has planned for 2010.

Emirates a ‘bargaining chip’ in Dubai debt crisis?

Emirates a ‘bargaining chip’ in Dubai debt crisis?

2 December 2009 Airline News

Emirates Airline has emerged as a possible bargaining chip in Dubai’s attempt to stabilise its debt mountain. French bank Societe Generale has indicated that Dubai might have to offer Emirates as “collateral” in order to ensure a bailout from neighbour Abu Dhabi.

Etihad announces $750m investment

Etihad announces $750m investment

18 November 2009 Airline News

Etihad Airways has announced it will invest $750 million in its workforce, fleet, in-flight service and planning and resourcing. The news – which was announced at this week’s Dubai Air Show – comes just days after the airline secured the prestigious accolade of World’s Leading Airline at this year’s World Travel Awards.