Etihad Airways unveils first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft — in pictures

Etihad Airways has opened the doors of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 to the public on Thursday, with the Abu Dhabi carrier’s newest flagship aircraft sporting their ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery.

Published: December 18, 2014 04:00 AM

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