Etihad Airways (EY) is reportedly close to ordering 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody jets, with industry sources indicating an announcement could come at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
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Etihad Airways (EY) has deployed its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) route, marking a significant cabin refresh on one of its key intercontinental services.
Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong have seen repeated theft reports involving valuables taken from overhead bins, leading to police boarding the aircraft on arrival and detaining suspects.
Etihad Airways (EY) has restarted flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Hong Kong (HKG), operating five weekly Boeing 787-9 services to meet growing travel demand between the UAE and Asia.
Etihad Airways (EY) has brought forward the launch date for its upcoming service to the United States, introducing flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Charlotte (CLT) earlier than planned.
Etihad Airways will expand services to Dublin and Prague in 2026, with double-daily Dublin flights and daily Prague service.
An Etihad Airways (EY) flight bound for Hyderabad (HYD) was forced to return mid-air to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for urgent safety inspections.
Etihad Airways (EY) has instructed its pilots to exercise caution when handling fuel control switches on Boeing 787 aircraft.
Etihad Airways (EY) Boeing 787 experienced a critical safety incident during takeoff at Melbourne Airport (MEL), forcing emergency procedures when its landing gear caught fire and two wheels exploded.
Etihad Airways is one of big three airlines in Middle East with gateways to several global cities and it offers decent salary to its pilot.