Etihad Airways to Add Five A350 Aircraft to Its Fleet

Etihad Airways will add five A350 aircraft to its fleet in the coming months in order to reduce carbon emissions.

With dignitaries, Etihad and Airbus representatives, media, and trade partners on board, the airline showcased the new Airbus A350-1000 on an initial commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 7.30 a.m. on Friday.

The plane is the first A350 to be flown by a UAE carrier.

Tony Douglas, the CEO of the company, stated: “The Airbus A350 is an absolutely incredible aircraft, and we are proud to introduce it into the Etihad Airways network today.

“Our teams have worked closely together to craft a product and travel proposition that will ensure every journey with Etihad is a choice well made – both for our guests and for the planet.

“With highly efficient fuel consumption and CO2 savings, the A350 will support our goals to reduce carbon emissions and deliver an unmatched flight experience for our guests.”

Etihad Airways will add five A350 aircraft to its fleet in the coming months to cut carbon emissions.

The airline unveiled the new Airbus A350-1000 on a first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 7.30 a.m., with dignitaries, Etihad and Airbus personnel, media, and trade partners on board. The plane is the first A350 to fly out of the UAE.

Tony Douglas, the company’s CEO, stated: “Etihad Airways has been a long-standing partner of Airbus in the UAE and we are excited to continue our collaboration.

“The A350-1000 is setting new standards of air travel, offering unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions.

“This marks the start of a promising new chapter for the UAE’s aviation sector, led by innovation and a commitment to sustainability.

“We look forward to many more years of partnership and working together to support Etihad Airways expand its network through our most technologically advanced and efficient aircraft.”