ETIHAD AIRWAYS SCORES HAT-TRICK AT THE AVIATION BUSINESS AWARDS 2014
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was named the ‘Airline of the Year’, ‘Cargo Operator of the Year (Commercial Airline)’ and ‘MRO Service Provider of the Year’ at the Aviation Business Awards 2014.
The awards, organised by ITP Publishing, celebrate achievements within the Middle East aviation industry, with winners being announced during a gala reception in Dubai, attended by senior aviation executives from across the world.
An independent panel of judges was impressed by Etihad Airways’ accomplishments over the past 12 months in passenger operations performance, innovations in global air logistics, and consistently high standards provided by Etihad Engineering as part of its maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “We are delighted to receive these awards across three important areas of Etihad Airways’ operations.
“We strive for excellence in everything we do knowing this is how we create the best possible experience for our guests. These awards reflect the commitment and hard work of our people and they should be justifiably proud of the results.”
The awards come a week after Etihad Airways was named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2014.
Photo Caption: (left to right)Jeff Wilkinson, Etihad Airways Senior Vice President Technical; Joe Chamoun, Etihad Airways General Manager Sales (Abu Dhabi and Al Ain); and David Kerr, Etihad Airways Vice President Cargo, accept the awards at the Aviation Business Awards 2014 in Dubai last night.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2013 carried 11.5 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base Etihad Airways flies to 111 existing or announced passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 105 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s. Etihad Airways holds equity investments in airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Aer Lingus, Air Serbia and Jet Airways, and is in the process of formalising equity investments in Alitalia and Swiss-based Etihad Regional*. For more information, please visit:http://www.etihad.com/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">www.etihad.com
*Operated by Darwin Airline
For more information contact:
Stephen Mahoney, Etihad Airways Corporate Communications
