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Etihad's first B787-9 moves into commercial service

Etihad introduces first B787-9 into commercial service

ABU DHABI, February 1, 2015

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has introduced its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into commercial service.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the departure gate to mark the occasion, attended by Peter Baumgartner,Etihad’s chief commercial officer; Khaled Al Mehairbi, senior vice president Government Aero Political Affairs; and Ali Al Shamsi, vice president Abu Dhabi Hub, among others.

Special gift packs were handed to guests on the inaugural flight, including luggage tags, passport holders and commemorative B787 certificates.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways president and chief executive officer, said: “This is a tremendous milestone for Etihad Airways. The Boeing 787 is without doubt the most technologically advanced aircraft in its class. It will provide us with a clear reduction in operating costs and carbon emissions, at maximum reliability and efficiency. The dimensions and unique features of this aircraft have allowed us to customise it with the most innovative and sophisticated cabins, providing our guests with levels of comfort and attention to detail not previously enjoyed by the modern airline traveller.”

Etihad’s new B787 interiors feature eight First Suites, 28 Business Studios and 199 Economy Smart Seats, offering superior levels of comfort, entertainment and in-flight connectivity. On-board décor and lighting has been inspired by contemporary modern Arabian design, complementing the new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ design identity recently introduced by the airline.

The airline’s order for two variants of the B787 (-9 and -10), is one of the largest for the type, totalling 71 aircraft. Etihad will place the aircraft on other key medium and long-haul routes such as Washington DC (US), Mumbai (India), Moscow (Russia) and Brisbane (Australia), with more destinations being added as the airline takes delivery of more of the type.

The airline will also begin taking delivery of B787s in a two-class configuration from 2016. – TradeArabia News Service




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