• Etihad Airways' first Airbus A380 with the Facets of Dhabi livery. The Abu Dhabi carrier will operate its first A380 from December 27 with plans to use it on its London, Sydney and New York routes. Lee Hoagland / The National
    Etihad Airways' first Airbus A380 with the Facets of Dhabi livery. The Abu Dhabi carrier will operate its first A380 from December 27 with plans to use it on its London, Sydney and New York routes. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • Etihad Airways' first Airbus A380 with the Facets of Dhabi livery. The Abu Dhabi carrier has no plans for more A380s beyond its order of 10, according to James Hogan, the Etihad president and chief executive. Lee Hoagland / The National
    Etihad Airways' first Airbus A380 with the Facets of Dhabi livery. The Abu Dhabi carrier has no plans for more A380s beyond its order of 10, according to James Hogan, the Etihad president and chief executive. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the Facets of Abu Dhabi livery. Etihad's launch of its Dreamliner service has been delayed by one to two weeks due to certification issues. Lee Hoagland / The National
    Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the Facets of Abu Dhabi livery. Etihad's launch of its Dreamliner service has been delayed by one to two weeks due to certification issues. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • Inside one of The Residence cabins of Etihad Airways's A380, which includes a three-room suite and butler service. The Residence costs $20,000 on the Abu Dhabi-London route. Lee Hoagland / The National
    Inside one of The Residence cabins of Etihad Airways's A380, which includes a three-room suite and butler service. The Residence costs $20,000 on the Abu Dhabi-London route. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • A travel agent from America was The Residence's first client, which costs $20,000 on the Abu Dhabi-London route. Lee Hoagland / The National
    A travel agent from America was The Residence's first client, which costs $20,000 on the Abu Dhabi-London route. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • Above, the lounge area of on the top deck of Etihad Airways' Airbus A380. Lee Hoagland / The National
    Above, the lounge area of on the top deck of Etihad Airways' Airbus A380. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • Above, the lounge area of on the top deck of Etihad Airways' Airbus A380. Lee Hoagland / The National
    Above, the lounge area of on the top deck of Etihad Airways' Airbus A380. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • The Economy Smart Seat debuts on Etihad Airways' A380, and also and Boeing 787, which features the unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The Economy Smart Seat debuts on Etihad Airways' A380, and also and Boeing 787, which features the unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • The Economy Smart Seat debuts on Etihad Airways' A380, and also and Boeing 787, which features the unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The Economy Smart Seat debuts on Etihad Airways' A380, and also and Boeing 787, which features the unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • The First Suite on the Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9, which offers guests an enhanced suite with chilled mini-bar, complete privacy and centre seats which can be joined to create a double bed. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The First Suite on the Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9, which offers guests an enhanced suite with chilled mini-bar, complete privacy and centre seats which can be joined to create a double bed. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • The First Suite on the Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9. The Abu Dhabi carrier has 41 Boeing 787-9s and 30 Boeing 787-10s on order. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The First Suite on the Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9. The Abu Dhabi carrier has 41 Boeing 787-9s and 30 Boeing 787-10s on order. Lee Hoagland / The National
  • The Economy Smart Seats on Etihad Airways' Boeing 787, which feature the unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat. Lee Hoagland / The National
    The Economy Smart Seats on Etihad Airways' Boeing 787, which feature the unique ‘fixed wing’ headrest on each seat. Lee Hoagland / The National

Business

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

Liz Claus

December 18, 2014

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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.

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