In just five years we’ve flown more than 17 million Guests to more than 50 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Australia, Europe, North America and Asia. Our fleet will reach 52 aircraft by the end of 2009.

Etihad expects to carry up to seven million Guests by the end of 2009, a remarkable increase on the 340,000 that traveled on us in 2004. By the end of 2009, Etihad will have expanded its global route network to 57 destinations, including new services to Melbourne, Istanbul, Athens, Larnaca, Chicago, Cape Town and Hyderabad.

Major achievements
• The largest ever commercial aviation start-up aircraft order, announced in 2004, for 29 Airbus and
Boeing aircraft.
• More than 17 million Guests carried.
• One of the youngest and most environmentally-friendly aircraft fleets, with an average age of three years.
• A record-breaking order in July 2008 for up to 205 aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow, including
firm orders for 100 aircraft.
• A record-breaking order in May 2009 for up to 469 engines at the Paris Air Show, including firm orders for
239 engines.
• Sponsorship of the Ferrari Formula 1 team, Manchester City and Chelsea Football Clubs, Harlequins Rugby
Football Club, the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne and the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Our sponsorships.
• More than 40 global awards for service and innovation including Best Business Class at the 2009 Skytrax
awards. Full list of awards.

As we have grown during the last five years so has the number of employees, with more than 8,500 staff representing 120 different nationalities.

Our home
On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi Airport has significantly enhanced the experience for Guests and allows us to expand and meet our ambitious growth plans.

The second runway at Abu Dhabi International Airport, which was officially opened in October 2008, is part of a large scale AED 25 billion redevelopment and expansion project at the airport. A Midfield Terminal Complex will complete the redevelopment within the next few years, increasing the annual capacity to 40 million passengers.

Etihad Airways Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, opened in February 2009, is dedicated to Etihad and extends the airport’s capacity by 5 million Guests per year.

In tandem with this, we have recently moved to a new Head Office building close to the airport. This purpose-built facility is part of a three building complex that also includes a state-of-the-art Training Academy and the Al Abraj complex of Etihad offices and residential accommodation for staff.