Etihad

[mindpower]

Hi ... Everbody..


I do not know if it's a rumour or not , but I heard that ETIHAD is going to get 777's in the very near future and that they are offering a nice package . Can someone confirm this and also do you know who to contact for flight deck crew employment .

Thanks.......

[No comment]

Wouldn't surprise me. First heard about Etihad about six months before they came about and their plans to "rival Emirates" and subsequent start-up with a couple of A330s seemed a little far fetched back then.

However, seeing them start up and do well I wouldn't put buying 777s past them.

I'll put a fiver on them being added to the A380 orderbook while we're at it...

[mindpower]

It's confirmed that they are getting 2-3 B777's . A friend of mine is leaving Vietnam to join them. He told me the best way to contact them is to send an application on there website:

www.etihadairways.com

[SPFlyer]

Can any Etihad Airways employees shed some light on what the company is like to work for?.

I have seen previous threads re chief pilot etc, but what about you c/crew and ground staff?. Opinions please folks.

SPFlyer.

[Air_Dream]

Etihad Airways inaugural flight from LHR - AUH will take place on 28th March 2004.

Flight No.: EY 302
Dep. Time: 2115
Arr. Time: #0725

This flight is wide open. The reservation figures show this flight as being empty, although that may change closer to the time and is probably because Etihad don't have a sales office in London as yet known.

Etihad will be operating five flights a week - one flight on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and two flights each Saturday.

It will be handled by SAS Airlines in Checkin Zone E of Terminal 3.

Good luck to Etihad!
:ok:

[BahrainLad]

Just announced at 'borough......

4 x A380s (!)
4 x A340-500
4 x A340-600
12 x A330-200

All to be delivered in the 2006/2007 timeframe.

So, that'll be when AUH pulls out of GF then...... ;)

[No comment]

Blimey, about a year before Etihad launched I was told that they wanted to be the "new Emirates". This only goes to further that prediction... good on them.

[akerosid]

Well, good luck to them, but how developed is Abu Dhabi compared to Dubai?
It seems to be well behind DXB in its development as a major tourism and business centre. If they want to fill this kind of capacty, they need to develop some local traffic. I'm not sure there's that much there, but then again, I doubt if they're too concerned about breakeven loads and that kind of thing.

I see EY as being a much bigger threat to the established carriers than to EK (yes, I know EK is established! I mean BA/QF etc.). How long before some bright spark in EY says: I know, let's fly from here to SYD/MEL/PER/AKL and we can established a hub for through traffic to LHR. And who suffers there? EK? Possibly; but much more likely BA/QF etc.

[anguspm]

How long before some bright spark in EY says: I know, let's fly from here to SYD/MEL/PER/AKL and we can established a hub for through traffic to LHR.

Personally I hope this does happen. Just as I welcome the addition of VS to the long monopolised Kangaroo route. Getting home to AKL is a real pain at the moment and transiting at LAX is just a hassle I don't need. Whereas once there were a number of airlines flying individually to AKL now both Star (ANZ) and Oneworld (BA/QF) dominate and the introduction of some non affiliated carriers is needed.

[FRying]

Discovering this new airline makes me think about opportunities. A quick visit on their site is indicating they're only hiring Airbus rated pilots !!!! Any confirmation or additional information for a B737 rated pilot ?

[GlueBall]

...oh, yes...and only rated A380 drivers need apply, to be sure! :uhoh:

[aagg]

Tuesday 20 July 2004

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has selected Airbus’ widebody long-range aircraft and the new generation double-deck Airbus A380 for its future growth. The Abu Dhabi based full-service airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to purchase 24 Airbus aircraft, including four of the highly advanced double-decked A380s, four ultra-long range A340-500s, four A340-600s and twelve A330-200s, the most efficient widebody twin.

Deliveries to Etihad are to begin in 2006 for the A330-200s and A340-500s, and in 2007 for the A340-600s and A380s. The A340-500s and –600s will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 500s – the A330 and A380 engines have yet to be selected.

Etihad will use the aircraft to further develop its route network within the Middle East and to Europe, Asia, India and to North America. Etihad currently operates a fleet of six aircraft, including four of the market leading A330-200s and an Airbus A340-300.

Dr Ahmed Bin Saif al Nahyan, chairman of Etihad Airways said, “Today is a truly significant day in Etihad’s young existence. I cannot recall a time in airline history when a start-up operation, barely eight months old, has had the confidence, resources and ambition to place orders for 24 new widebodied and very large aircraft. If you think the last eight months have been busy for us – this is nothing compared to what the coming months and years have in store.”

“We have, for over a year now, been in intensive discussions about our future craft needs with both Boeing and Airbus in which we considered a whole range of aircraft types, “ the chairman continued. “In all these discussions, we have had one goal – a fleet strategy which matches our own objectives of providing high quality air services to, from and through Abu Dhabi – the capital of the United Arab Emirates. We believe that the Airbus range of aircraft offers us the best option for both guest satisfaction and the future growth of the airline.”

“Etihad’s commitment gives me a great sense of pride. In less than one year, Etihad has attained an enviable reputation as one of the most respected airlines in the region. With our modern and very efficient aircraft we are proud to become Etihad’s partner for its rapidly expanding network,” said Noël Forgeard, Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Airbus A380 is the only modern aircraft design in the valuable 400-plus seat market, in which it has already established strong market leadership. Passengers will enjoy an outstanding level of comfort with more space in every seat, while airlines benefit from significant lower operating and maintenance costs.

Airbus A330/A340 aircraft form the most flexible and efficient long-range wide-body- family available on the market. They are equipped and manufactured with state-of-the-art technology, both in terms of materials and systems. With the A330/A340 and A380 sharing the same basic cockpit, Etihad is in addition well placed to benefit from savings in training for pilots, maintenance engineers and cabin crew.

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market. Airbus is a global company with design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK and Spain, as well as subsidiaries in the US, China and Japan. It is headquartered in Toulouse, France. Airbus is an EADS joint Company with BAE Systems.

[aagg]

What would happen to all these Middle Eastern Airlines if the under mentioned would take place? God forbid!!

Expatriates flee Bahrain as attack fear spreads
Web posted at: 7/20/2004 3:51:10
Source ::: The Times
MANAMA: Five weeks after he moved his family to Bahrain to escape the terrorist violence in Saudi Arabia, Desmond Montgomery is on the move again after threats by militants to make the Gulf island their next target.

The architect, 43, is disturbed by recent boasts on extremist websites that Al Qaeda supporters are in the final stages of plotting an attack there.

His company had considered relocating to Dubai, but that too has been mentioned by militant groups as another target in their expanding war.

There has been a debate, conducted in part on Islamist websites, as to whether Al Qaeda and its affiliates should concentrate their attacks against Westerners inside Iraq or spread them to other targets in the Gulf, including Bahrain and Dubai......

[reverserunlocked]

You need to understand the Gulf mentality before understanding why and how they've decided to order all the shiny new 'Buses.

Much of it is to do with the 'big d*ck' factor that features highly in all aspects of life in this part of the world.

Clearly the powers that be in Abu Dhabi, stung by the astonishing growth of EK feel that their dangly bits are now inadequate. Being part of GF isn't good enough anymore, in fact GF's a bit flaccid.

The only way to get back into the big d*ck club is to set up their own airline and buy the biggest/shiniest/flashiest that they can lay their hands on. With the cash to bankroll it gushing out of the ground, they needn't worry too much about making the numbers add up.

I think overcapacity is going to be the order of the day, especially considering the nervousness of many Westerners travelling to this part of the world whilst Osama and his cohorts are still skulking around.

[newscaster]

Etihad Airways are hiring staff in Brussels, does it mean they will be flying there soon?

[airhumberside]

According to posters on luchtzak.be Ethiad will start flights to Brussels

[RevMan2]

Here's the link
http://www.ameinfo.com/63717.html

Not bad for someone who started out as a cargo clerk with KLM.....

Mind you, James Hogan was a Check-In agent with Ansett

[Capt Rag Head]

Rumour has it that Etihad (EY) are preparing to announce another very large order of mixed Airbus and Boeing aircraft at this years Dubai Air Show.

They have been waiting for the November event to announce firm orders on their ''own soil'' instead of the Paris Airshow earlier this year.

Speculation is approx. 40 aircraft in addition to those being delivered.

Total 777 fleet to be 25 the rest wil be A330's A350's, A340's and A380's .. :D :D :D :D

[A320 SFO]

Capt RH,

Strange that, i heard a similar tune some 3 weeks ago..

Good for them, up and coming

[hatem]

very good news to hear.. i think Etihad would be a great company to work at

[irishcc]

Rumour of 2 x B747's operating for them also - until newer aircraft are delivered !

[helene]

Is Etihad Airways going to have their own terminal in abu dhabi ? can it be compared to Dubai's airport ? Is the Company doing really well and looking to recruit over the next few years ? cheers:eek:

[Chuck Y]

They should do well for quite sometime since they have plenty of cash. But never-the-less they still are stubborn & the management pretty useless. But I am sure it will be fine.

[helene]

thanks for the advice ! Do you work for them ? Can you tell me more about their packages for expats ? and do they only consider applicants who know someone working for them already ?
cheers

[positive]

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is to increase its flying programme by 21 per cent at the end of October when the airline will also bid to attract more travellers with the introduction of new flight timings to improve connecting services.



The Abu Dhabi-based airline will boost its weekly flights from 564 to 716 for the global aviation industry’s winter season which starts on 28 October with most of the increases set to take-off in the GCC, Europe and the Indian subcontinent.



The extra flights will improve 17 routes across Etihad’s global network including Bahrain, which doubles from 14 to 28 flights a week and Muscat jumps from seven to 21 flights a week.



Etihad’s strong network across the Middle East will be strengthened further with increases on routes to Doha, from seven to 14 flights a week, Amman from six to daily and Damascus from five to daily.



Etihad flights to Frankfurt will increase from seven to 10 a week, Geneva moves from three to four flights a week, Dublin goes from four to six flights a week and London Heathrow rises from 14 to 19 flights a week.



James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “Customers will benefit tremendously with the extra number of flights and a much improved timetable which will see better, shorter and more frequent flight transfer connections at our Abu Dhabi base.



“By adding depth and frequency to our expanding route network we are able to offer a simpler, more convenient travel experience for the flying public.”



The airline’s services to the Indian subcontinent will receive a significant boost as Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, Etihad’s two Kerala routes, and the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, will all increase to daily flights.

[A300Man]

As reported by me over in the Middle East forum (for those of you who don't normally visit the ME Forum), today's Arabian Business Magazine is reporting that Etihad is "eyeing a significant stake in Air-Berlin". It reports that Etihad has been mulling the stake for several months and is close to making a decision!

Good thing or bad thing?

[davidjohnson6]

Are Etihad interested in AirBerlin because they can buy it on the cheap, or because it's a strategic fit ? Nothing wrong with buying a chunky-sized airline for peanuts if you think you can turn it round - but I'm puzzled as to how the 2 airlines can be melded together. A300Man - do you have any more info on this ?

Etihad Takes Close Look At Air Berlin Stake</p> | AVIATION WEEK (http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=comm&id=news/ETI12198.xml&headline=Etihad%20Takes%20Close%20Look%20At%20Air%20Berlin%2 0Stake%3C/p%3E)

[A300Man]

Sorry, David. I don't have any more info at the moment, other than what's written in the media. Strange match! (Unless EY sees this as a longer term opportunity for Berlin to feed it's long haul operations from strategic points in Europe. But Air-Berlin's vast leisure market doesn't really align with this philosophy.)

Interesting news though.

[Jetjock330]

The old EY bosses (VPO+some firends) went back to LTU, which is now Air Berlin.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

[juniour jetset]

James Hogan Interview today on CNBC, fairly bullish moving forwards..

Video - CNBC.com (http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1281533071&play=1)

:D or := ??

[Seljuk22]

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has agreed to increase its stake in airberlin, Europe’s sixth largest airline, to 29.21 per cent, becoming airberlin’s largest single shareholder.

...

airberlin will shift its Middle East operation from Dubai to Abu Dhabi;
- airberlin will operate four A330-200 flights a week between Berlin and Abu Dhabi from January 15, 2012 - with European travellers having immediate access to a total of 29 flights a week to and through Abu Dhabi from four German hubs, with a plan to increase to 42 flights from mid-April;
- the airlines will implement an extensive codeshare agreement, with Etihad Airways codesharing on 36 of airberlin’s 171 destinations and airberlin codesharing on 24 of Etihad Airways’ 82 passenger destinations, and plan further expansion of the pool of codeshare routes;
- Etihad Airways will sign codeshare agreements with the airberlin group for all European activities including NIKI, the Austrian airline, and Belair, the Swiss airline; and
- Etihad Guest and topbonus, the airlines’ frequent flyer programs, will be integrated, enabling passengers of both airlines to ‘earn and burn’ on each other’s flights and offering reciprocal benefits - including status earning - to top tier members.

Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will have two seats on the Board of Directors of the Air Berlin PLC.
Press Releases - airberlin.com (http://www.airberlin.com/site/pressreleases_dr.php?LANG=eng&ID=4043)

EY is serving FRA, MUC and DUS while AB will fly out of BER. Maybe EY will launch AUH-HAM.

What does it mean for EI and is EY as a possible oneworld member?