42-427: SEY or sey may refer to: Air Seychelles , ICAO airline code Secoya language , by ISO 639-3 code Seoni railway station , Madhya Pradesh, India, by Indian Railways station code Seychelles , IOC country code Seymour railway station , by station code Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
84-464: A Boeing 747-400F and Boeing 747-8F , both leased from Atlas Air but operated in full Etihad Cargo colours. In January 2018, Etihad announced it would retire and either sell or lease out its five relatively new Airbus A330-200F freighters due to a change in strategy and reduction of freight capacity. In August 2018, it was announced that all five A330 freighters had been sold to DHL Aviation . Etihad Cargo delivered 368,000 tonnes of cargo in 2012,
126-648: A deal with Aleksandar Vučić , the First Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, in Belgrade, granting Etihad a 49% stake in the Serbian national carrier Jat Airways . The Serbian government retained 51% of the shares, with the company was rebranded as Air Serbia . In September 2012, the Indian government announced that foreign airlines could hold up to 49% stake in Indian carriers. On 24 April 2013, Jet Airways announced it
168-453: A deal worth $ 45m. On 1 May 2021 it was announced Etihad Airways sold its 40% stake back to the Government of Seychelles. The key trends for Air Seychelles over recent years are shown below (as at year ending 31 December): Air Seychelles VIP is a specialised facility offering services for VIP passengers, aircraft crew and aeronautical technical support, including fixed-base operation which
210-505: A fleet of 85 Airbus and Boeing aircraft as of January 2024. Its main base is at Zayed International Airport . In addition to its main activity of passenger transportation, Etihad also operates Etihad Holidays and Etihad Cargo. The airline established its airline alliance, Etihad Airways Partners, in October 2015. It ceased operations in 2018 after several of its members fell into financial difficulties. Etihad held minority investments in
252-690: A permanent replacement. On 9 January 2018, Etihad Airways appointed Mark Powers as Group CFO, replacing interim Group CFO Ricky Thirion. On 2 July 2017, the United States Department of Homeland Security lifted the electronics ban on Etihad Airways after the airline enhanced its passenger screening processes. In June 2018 Etihad reported a net loss of US$ 1.52 billion for 2017. In February 2019, Etihad announced large order cancellations for both Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The airline terminated contracts for all 42 Airbus A350-900s, 2 A350-1000s and 19 of 24 ordered Boeing 777X . On 1 May 2021 it
294-462: A record-breaking first-half profitability of $ 296 million. This was achieved due to the increased passenger travel demand. Etihad carried 3 million more passengers in the first half of 2022, compared to the first half of 2021. In October 2022 Etihad Airways was transferred ownership over to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ . Etihad, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi Airports , Etihad Holidays and more were all brought into common ownership. Although
336-531: A royal (Amiri) decree that established Etihad Airways as a national airline of the United Arab Emirates . Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan founded the airline and utilised AED 500 million of start-up capital. Services were launched with a ceremonial flight to Al Ain on 5 November 2003. On 12 November 2003, Etihad commenced commercial operations by launching services to Beirut , Lebanon. In June 2004,
378-593: A tonnage growth of 19 percent on the back of a capacity increase of 14 percent in available tonnage kilometres. Etihad's new facility at Zayed International Airport is equipped to handle more than 500,000 tonnes annually. In September 2018, Etihad Cargo announced a revised and heavily downsized network of cargo destinations to reflect the reduced fleet and a focus on core freight operations. As of June 2023, Etihad serves 81 passenger and cargo destinations across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia from its hub at Zayed International Airport . Until terminating
420-558: A two-state carrier until Oman's exit in 2007 in order to focus on Oman Air and today, Gulf Air is solely owned by Bahrain. Etihad means "union" or "unity" in Arabic , and represents the unity of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). In July 2003, future UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who wanted an airline for Abu Dhabi, issued
462-599: A two-year business plan including the renewal of its fleet, leveraging Etihad Airways equity partnership – known as Etihad Airways Partners (which also includes Alitalia , Air Serbia and Virgin Australia ), the introduction of Airbus A330−200 aircraft after over two decades of an all-Boeing fleet, increased frequencies to key destinations, and closer cooperation with Etihad Airways. On 12 March 2015, Air Seychelles released their results for 2014, declaring US$ 3.2 million in net profits. In January 2018, Air Seychelles announced
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#1732851535843504-463: Is managed in conjunction with Royal Jet . The Air Seychelles Plus Programme has been fully integrated into Etihad Guest , the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways , since June 2012. As of April 2023 , Air Seychelles serves the following destinations: Air Seychelles has codeshare agreements with the following airlines: As of February 2024 , the Air Seychelles fleet comprises
546-627: Is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles . Its head office is located at Seychelles International Airport on the island of Mahé and it operates inter-island and international flights and charter flights. Seychelles Airlines was formed as the national airline of Seychelles on 15 September 1977 by merging two local carriers: Air Mahé and Inter-Island Airways. It was named Air Seychelles in September 1978. The airline began international routes in 1983 to Frankfurt and London. In February 2012,
588-639: Is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates . Its head office is in Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi , near Zayed International Airport . The airline commenced operations in November 2003, and is the second-largest airline in the UAE after Emirates . The airline operates more than 1,000 flights per week to over 120 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, with
630-584: The Israel-Hamas war , many airlines interrupted their flights to Tel Aviv airport ; but flydubai and Etihad airlines kept up multiple flights daily, helping Israel remain connected to the wider world. This was a symbol of "UAE’s commitment" to maintaining strong ties with Israel. Etihad has its head office in Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi, near Abu Dhabi International Airport . Etihad spent 183.6 million UAE dirhams (US$ 50 million) in 2007 to have its new head office and training centre built. The new head office
672-576: The São Paulo service in late March 2017, Etihad Airways was one of the few carriers to have passenger services to all six inhabited continents. As 2021 began, the airline suspended its flights to South Africa as a part of its ongoing review of network performance. Etihad opened a twice-weekly route to Tel Aviv, Israel, in April 2021. Later in June 2023, the airline announced expansions of some routes such as expanding
714-581: The United Arab Emirates national carrier, Etihad Airways , invested US$ 45 million in Air Seychelles for a 40% share in the airline following problems of management and profitability. After operating at a loss for two years in a row, Air Seychelles planned to restructure and re-position itself to return to profit. The airline entered into codeshare agreements with Etihad Airways and started flying to Abu Dhabi in March 2012 to connect to Etihad Airways' network of destinations. On 16 March 2012, Air Seychelles announced
756-620: The COVID-19 pandemic as Douglas referred to the Airbus A380 as a heavily inefficient handicapped behemoth by two engines too many. Douglas also said that smaller long-range twin-jet aircraft such as the Boeing 777X, 787, and Airbus A350 can do the job far more efficiently and sustainably than that of the A380. In February 2021, Etihad Airways vaccinated all its operating pilots and cabin crew against COVID-19,
798-529: The acting CEO as it faced mounting losses from its investments in Air Berlin and Alitalia. On 2 May 2017 Alitalia filed for bankruptcy. Hogan and Rigney left Etihad later that month. On 27 July Etihad reported a loss of US$ 1.873 billion for 2016. On 15 August Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy after Etihad withdrew its financial support. As an interim measure, the board appointed Ray Gammell as CEO (previously Chief People and Performance Officer) while searching for
840-542: The airline had grounded its fleet of 10 A380-800 aircraft with no initial plans to redeploy the aircraft, it was decided that they would return to service. In 2023 Etihad redeployed 4 of their 10 jumbo jets onto their London Heathrow service, with later decisions that an additional A380 would return to the fleet. The airline later announced the redeployment of their A380 to their New York JFK route in April 2024 as well as to Paris Charles de Gaulle from November 2024 as well as Singapore Changi from February 2025. During
882-565: The airline placed a US$ 8 billion aircraft order for 6 Boeing 777-200 and 24 Airbus aircraft, including 10 Airbus A380s . Etihad's first A380 was delivered in December 2014. In June 2008 at the Farnborough Airshow , the airline announced an order for 35 Boeing 787s and 10 777s, options for 25 787s and 10 777s, and purchase rights on 10 787s and 5 777s. Etihad reported its first full-year net profit in 2011, of US$ 14 million, in line with
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#1732851535843924-495: The airline will not cancel its remaining Airbus A350 orders and plans to proceed with them. The airline also confirmed that it had no plans to ditch its Airbus A380 fleet into early retirement, unlike Air France, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as of October 2020, some sources stated that the Etihad Airbus A380 still had a potential possibility of early retirement due to the aircraft market changes and demand caused by
966-429: The airline, making the route unsustainable.' The airline will refocus on its domestic and regional networks, with a reduced workforce. Air Seychelles was established and originally owned by the Government of Seychelles, having purchased and merged several small aircraft operators into one airline. Following problems of management and profitability, Etihad Airways acquired a 40 percent stake in Air Seychelles in 2012, in
1008-527: The airline, reporting to Hogan. In December 2016 Handelsblatt Global reported that Hogan was expected to be dismissed after a "failed spree of acquisitions in Europe." On 24 January 2017, the Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors announced that Hogan (along with Group CFO James Rigney) would be stepping down "in the second half of 2017". Peter Baumgartner, (former CEO of the airline), became
1050-411: The board include Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Mohamed Hareb Sultan Al Yousef, Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi, Khalifa Sultan Al Suwaidi, and Ahmed Ali Matar Al Romaithi. The airline was led previously by James Hogan (formerly CEO of Gulf Air ) who was appointed as president and chief executive officer on 10 September 2006 until January 2018. He was succeeded by Tony Douglas, who held
1092-520: The closure of its sole long-haul route ( Paris ), the return of its two Airbus A330 long-haul aircraft, and a focus on its regional network. The plan is aimed at ensuring the long-term profitability and sustainability for the airline, in response to rapidly increasing competition. Remco Althuis, Interim CEO , said, 'The launch of competing air services from Europe to Seychelles will significantly impact Air Seychelles' flights to and from Paris, which account for approximately 30% of total passenger revenue at
1134-438: The company announced, however, that it became profitable as from 2011. Etihad Cargo, formerly Etihad Crystal Cargo , is the dedicated freight operations branch of Etihad. The carrier refreshed its brand image in June 2012 dropping the "Crystal" part, with full Etihad Cargo titles now applied billboard-style in line with the airline's current corporate design. Etihad Cargo operates six Boeing 777Fs . It has previously operated
1176-487: The company's shareholding in the airline ended in its entirety. In late December 2020, the government of Serbia recapitalised Air Serbia , increasing its stake to 82%, thus decreasing Etihad's stake to 18%. The airline was also a part of the now-disbanded Etihad Airways Partners alliance between 2015 and 2018. Key trends for Etihad Airways are shown below (as at years ending 31 December): Profits*: Earlier profit/loss figures do not appear to have ever been published;
1218-605: The first airline to vaccinate all its operating pilots and cabin crew. Since most of Etihad's flights were grounded between March and June 2020, the airline's passenger traffic dropped by 76% to 4.2 million in 2020. Throughout 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Etihad Airways laid off over 1,000 cabin crew and pilots. Etihad had reported significant losses even before the pandemic; since 2016, it lost over $ 5.62 billion and in 2019 losses amounted to $ 870 million. The airline's full-year losses amounted to $ 1.7 billion in 2020, and $ 476 million in 2021. In July 2022, Etihad announced
1260-590: The following aircraft: In October 2011, after nearly 25 years in their livery using traditional red, white and green local colours with two white terns ( Gygis alba , the national bird of Seychelles), Air Seychelles painted its first Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in the company's new colours. The colours used on the tail end are blue, green, red and white. [REDACTED] Media related to Air Seychelles at Wikimedia Commons Etihad Airways Etihad Airways ( Arabic : شَرِكَة ٱلْاِتِّحَاد لِلطَّيْرَان , romanized : sharikat al-ittiḥād li-ṭ-ṭayarān )
1302-530: The following airlines: Etihad Airways operates a fleet of both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. Etihad's fleet consists of 90 aircraft from five aircraft families: the Airbus A320 family , Airbus A350-1000 , Airbus A380-800 , Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner . During the COVID-19 pandemic , Etihad Airways grounded all 10 Airbus A380-800 aircraft and initially had no plans to return them to service after
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1344-429: The frequency of flights to Rome from Abu Dhabi from seven to eleven times per week. On 25 November 2024, Etihad made a public announcement on the 10 new destinations by the national airline of UAE as part of their rapid expansion program. The destinations are Algiers , Atlanta , Chiang Mai , Hanoi , Hong Kong , Krabi , Medan , Phnom Penh , Taipei and Tunis . Etihad Airways has codeshare agreements with
1386-420: The pandemic. However, since 2023, four Airbus A380-800s returned to services, flying on the route to London–Heathrow ; in 2024, A380 service resumed to New York–JFK and Paris–Charles de Gaulle . Although Etihad placed an order for 25 Boeing 777X aircraft in 2013, by May 2024, CEO Antonoaldo Neves confirmed that the contracts with Boeing had been restructured. As a result, Etihad now holds an option to purchase
1428-522: The participating airlines, and previously had a stake in Virgin Australia until its insolvency in April 2020 with no return on investment. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi was a joint-owner of Gulf Air along with Bahrain, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman. Zayed International Airport was one of Gulf Air's bases and hubs from the 1970s until 2005, when the UAE withdrew from the airline. Gulf Air would remain as
1470-413: The post until October 2022. The current CEO of Etihad Group is Antonoaldo Neves. Etihad's equity alliance was composed of airlines in which Etihad had minority shareholdings. These consisted of stakes in Air Berlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, and Virgin Australia. As of year-end 2023, Etihad has exited all of these holdings. With Virgin Australia 's bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring,
1512-465: The strategic plan announced by CEO James Hogan in 2006. In December 2011, Etihad announced it had acquired a 29.21% stake in Air Berlin , Europe's sixth-largest airline, and Hogan was appointed Vice Chairman. It followed this up with minority stakes in other airlines— Air Seychelles (40%), Aer Lingus (2.987%), Virgin Australia (10%). On 1 August 2013, the president of the company, Hogan, signed
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1596-588: Was announced Etihad Airways sold its 40% stake in Air Seychelles back to the Government of Seychelles. On 13 May 2023 the Serbian Government announced it had finished acquiring 100% equity in Air Serbia , after several years of buying back stakes from Etihad. In May 2020, shortly after Air France retired its entire Airbus A380 fleet due to the COVID-19 pandemic , there were rumours that Etihad Airways
1638-453: Was completed in 2007. Etihad is governed by a board of directors chaired by Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, and operates in terms of its founding legislation and the Article of Association of the company. The board consists of seven independent non-executive members and has two sub-committees, being an executive committee and an Audit Committee, each with its charter and chairman. Other members of
1680-537: Was considering cancelling all its remaining Airbus A350 orders and retiring its entire Airbus A380 fleet due to more financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Etihad's CEO Tony Douglas said that Etihad's A380 fleet was very likely not to fly again in passenger service, and therefore likely to be withdrawn after only 7 years in service. This move would make Etihad the third Airbus A380 operator to retire its Airbus A380 fleet, following Air France-KLM and Hi Fly Malta . However, by 26 May 2020, Etihad confirmed that
1722-482: Was finalised on 8 August 2014. On 1 January 2015, Alitalia-CAI formally transferred its operations to Alitalia-SAI, a new entity owned 49% by Etihad and 51% by the Alitalia-CAI shareholders. In May 2016, the management structure was reshuffled, as Hogan became CEO of the airline's parent company, Etihad Aviation Group. Peter Baumgartner, formerly the airline's Chief Commercial Officer, became chief executive officer of
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1764-650: Was ready to sell a 24% stake to Etihad for US$ 379 million. The deal was completed on 12 November 2013. At the 2013 Dubai Airshow, Etihad announced it was acquiring a 33.3% stake in the Swiss carrier Darwin Airline , which was rebranded as Etihad Regional in March 2014. Etihad sold its stake in Darwin in 2017. On 1 August 2014, Etihad agreed to acquire a 49% stake in the Italian flag carrier Alitalia for an estimated €560 million. The deal
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