{"id":22388,"date":"2022-07-07T18:47:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T13:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=22388"},"modified":"2022-07-25T13:05:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T07:35:30","slug":"etihad-is-launching-its-first-nfts-and-the-sale-is-to-begin-on-the-third-week-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/07\/etihad-is-launching-its-first-nfts-and-the-sale-is-to-begin-on-the-third-week-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Etihad is launching its first NFTs and the sale is to begin on the third week of July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Etihad Airways&nbsp;is all set to join the ranks of&nbsp;Qantas&nbsp;and&nbsp;airBaltic&nbsp;by launching its first non-fungible token (NFT) collection, titled \u201cEY-ZERO1,\u201d on July 16.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"into-the-metaverse\">Etihad&nbsp;Boeing 787 Dreamliner&nbsp;liveries <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The series is set to focus on its fleet, featuring high-definition 3D models of ten separate <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Etihad_Airways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Etihad&nbsp;Boeing 787 Dreamliner&nbsp;liveries<\/a>, including Manchester City Football Club and the \u201cGreenline\u201d themed aircraft. The collection is limited, with only 2003 to be minted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-1024x522.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-600x306.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-1536x782.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-750x382.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01-1140x581.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Etihad_new_livery_Boeing_787-9_K66209-01.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong> Etihad Airways | Aviationa2z.com<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">\u201cNFTs and other metaverse technologies are revolutionizing the digital economy, and we are proud to be one of the first airlines in the world to explore their potential to give additional utility for our consumers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">INTRODUCING EY-ZERO1 <br>A collection of exclusive NFT\u2019s launching 21 July 2022. <br>We\u2019re taking off to the digital world \ud83d\ude80<br>@arcubenft <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EtihadNFT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@etihadnft<\/a><br><br>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tbks4YgBWt\">https:\/\/t.co\/Tbks4YgBWt<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pP3RclSQdZ\">pic.twitter.com\/pP3RclSQdZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Etihad Airways (@etihad) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/etihad\/status\/1544595504666972160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption> <strong> Etihad Airways | Aviationa2z.com<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tokens will be available for buy on&nbsp;etihad.arcube.io&nbsp;from 18:00 GST on July 21 to 18:00 GST on August 18, each priced at $349 (plus tax). In celebration of the new collection, the airline will be offering away twenty to people that pre-register on its website by July 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, read     <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/04\/virgin-orbits-straight-up-successfully-transports-7-satellites-for-us-space-force-and-nasa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Virgin Orbit\u2019s Straight Up successfully transports 7 satellites for US Space Force and NASA<\/a>    <\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/04\/as-indias-airlines-squabble-over-fare-hikes-cheap-tickets-will-continue-to-be-available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">As India\u2019s airlines squabble over fare hikes, cheap tickets will continue to be available<\/a>   <\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/03\/programming-error-left-american-airlines-with-12000-flights-without-pilots-in-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Programming error left American Airlines with 12,000 flights without pilots in July<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Buys are also available to purchase through Etihad\u2019s Guest Rewards Shop, permitting its commitment plan members to redeem their Etihad Guest Miles for an NFT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All purchases come with a one-year membership for Etihad\u2019s Guest Silver tier and entry into a draw to be in with the possibility of winning one of ten complimentary flight tickets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Etihad\u2019s NFT owners will be provided advance access to all future collections and metaverse products as part of its Web3 development strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21919\" width=\"1033\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-750x499.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder-1140x759.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Etihad_Airways_Airbus_A380-861_at_Finkenwerder.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Etihad Airways | Aviationa2z.com<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Polygon is notably operating towards net-zero carbon emissions by the end of the year, drastically reducing the emissions produced by the minting and transaction processes associated with the blockchain. Typically, just minting an NFT can produce up to 48 kg of carbon dioxide, according to data received by Earth.org. However, Etihad\u2019s collaboration with Polygon will offset the total carbon footprint of the project, investing the proceeds back into the buying of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/bioenergy\/sustainable-aviation-fuels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">sustainable aviation fuels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs well as recognizing the artistic value of our aircraft liveries, our NFT collection has been designed to be as efficient as likely and support our wider sustainability and decarbonization efforts at <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Etihad_Airways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Etihad Airways<\/a>,\u201d said Douglas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Etihad is not the only carrier moving to invest in the blockchain. airBaltic is reported for its earlier adoption of cryptocurrency costs, becoming the first airline to buy Bitcoin in 2014 globally, though, its progressive tech usage once again caught the attention of the media last year&nbsp;when it was the first airline to launch a range of NFTs. The collection focused on digital art featuring Latvia\u2019s cultural and heritage sites as part of a tourist campaign, each sold for 1 ETH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNFTs are not only operated for digital art transactions but may as well be boosted to tickets for concerts and other unique one-time pieces, including airline tickets,\u201d&nbsp;CEO Martin Gauss told at the period.&nbsp;\u201cThe problem of the limited collector NFTs will serve as a tourist campaign for Latvian cities, certainly still an undiscovered destination for many.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-europa-and-emirates\">Air Europa, and&nbsp;Emirates <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other airlines have since moved in on the venture, including Qantas,&nbsp;which launched a range of aviation heritage-themed tokens all set for launch \u201cmid-year,\u201d&nbsp;Air Europa, and&nbsp;Emirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Emirates-Airbus-A380-861-e1639156662477-1000x665-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Emirates-Airbus-A380-861-e1639156662477-1000x665-1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Emirates-Airbus-A380-861-e1639156662477-1000x665-1-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Emirates-Airbus-A380-861-e1639156662477-1000x665-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Emirates-Airbus-A380-861-e1639156662477-1000x665-1-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Emirates-Airbus-A380-861-e1639156662477-1000x665-1-750x499.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Emirates | Aviationa2z.com<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>In line with its&nbsp;commitments to sustainability, EY-ZERO1 will be minted on the energy-efficient Polygon blockchain, with the airline partnering alongside Aerial.is to track the carbon emissions of each NFT.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay updated with <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/07\/uninformed-drivel-jet-airways-ceo-sanjiv-kapoor-said-on-social-media-about-aviation-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Aviationa2z.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/aviationa2z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Telegram group <\/a>for the latest updates<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Etihad Airways\u00a0is all set to join the ranks of\u00a0Qantas\u00a0and\u00a0airBaltic\u00a0by launching its first non-fungible token (NFT) collection, titled \u201cEY-ZERO1,\u201d on July 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