Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is an Emirati international airline based in the United Arab Emirates. Its network is centred on Zayed International Airport. It forms part of Etihad Aviation Group and connects its home market with domestic or international destinations.^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The airline uses the IATA code EY, the ICAO code ETD, and the callsign ETIHAD.^{[2]OpenFlights airline databaseOpenFlights · openflights.orgOpen source details}

Overview

Detail	Information
Country	United Arab Emirates
Status	Active
IATA code	`EY`
ICAO code	`ETD`
Callsign	`ETIHAD`
Founded	July 11, 2003
Operations began	November 5, 2003
Main hub	Zayed International Airport
Frequent-flyer programme	Etihad Guest, Etihad One Club
Alliance	None
Parent company	Etihad Aviation Group
Headquarters	Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Official website	etihad.com

History

The organisation developed through the following major stages. Dates describe the airline or operation covered by this article, including predecessor activity where relevant.^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Date	Development
July 11, 2003	Etihad Airways established by Amiri decree.
November 5, 2003	Services launched with a ceremonial flight to Al Ain.
June 2004	Placed US$8 billion aircraft order for six Boeing 777-200 and 24 Airbus aircraft.
December 2014	First A380 delivered.
December 2011	Acquired a 29.21% stake in Air Berlin.
October 2015	Established airline alliance, Etihad Airways Partners.
2023	Transferred ownership to ADQ.
May 1, 2021	Sold 40% stake in Air Seychelles.

Corporate affairs

Etihad Airways is based in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is owned by or organised within Etihad Aviation Group. Its commercial activities are managed around the network, fleet, and operating model described in its published corporate information.^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.^{[3]Etihad Airways official websiteEtihad Airways · etihad.com · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Operations

Etihad Airways operates from its principal hub at Zayed International Airport. The source page lists 120 destinations, although this figure changes with seasonal schedules.^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Operates over 1,000 flights per week^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Serves over 120 passenger and cargo destinations^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Operates Etihad Holidays and Etihad Cargo^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Partnerships

Etihad Airways is not listed as a member of a global airline alliance. It instead relies on bilateral commercial agreements and group relationships where applicable.^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

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Air Seychelles^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Fleet

The fleet is built around aircraft selected for the airline's passenger or cargo network. The principal families identified by the source include:^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Aircraft family	Typical use
Airbus A320	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A350-1000	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Airbus A380-800	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Boeing 777	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration
Boeing 787	Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration

Aircraft counts and subtypes change as leases end, deliveries arrive, and older equipment is withdrawn.

Former fleet

Aircraft previously associated with the airline include:

Airbus A340-500^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Boeing 747-400F^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Boeing 747-8F^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Passenger services

The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:

The Residence^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
First Apartments^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
First Suite^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Business Studio^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Branding

From Abu Dhabi to the World^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}
Beyond Borders^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

Safety history

Notable events recorded in the source include:

15 November 2007 - A340-600 damaged during ground testing.^{[1]Etihad Airways on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-07-26Open source details}

These entries are a selective historical summary and should not be interpreted as a complete safety record.