Etihad Airways has capped an incredible 12 months by unveiling its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft to more than 200 of the world’s media in Abu Dhabi. The doors to the airline’s two new flagship aircraft – in the distinctive new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery – were opened for the first time to reveal the new cabin interiors, which include the Residence by Etihad the only three-room suite in the sky.
Etihad Airways also unveiled a new cabin crew uniform at a catwalk fashion show. It’s the first major uniform re-launch since the airline’s formation in 2003 and incorporates the same colours used for the cabin interior and new aircraft livery.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways said, “As we have done so many times in our short history, we are reshaping the landscape of modern air travel in our own way. Today is the culmination of many years of hard work and tremendous endeavour by hundreds of people both in our airline and outside. With the launch of these aircraft, we usher in a new era of unparalleled luxury, comfort and service. These innovations represent our vision for the future.”
Following the events in Abu Dhabi, the A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft will continue test operations before starting commercial flights. The A380 will operate daily to London Heathrow from 27 December and the 787 to Dusseldorf from 1 February 2015.
Etihad Airways will also take delivery of four A380s and three Boeing 787-9s in 2015.
