• Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier and Etihad CEO James Hogan at the unveiling of Etihad's A380 in Hamburg. Roland Magunia for The National
    Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier and Etihad CEO James Hogan at the unveiling of Etihad's A380 in Hamburg. Roland Magunia for The National
  • Etihad cabin crew at the celebration of the airline's first Airbus A380. Etihad will take delivery of seven wide-bodied aircraft next year - four A380s and three Boeing 787-9s. Roland Magunia for The National
    Etihad cabin crew at the celebration of the airline's first Airbus A380. Etihad will take delivery of seven wide-bodied aircraft next year - four A380s and three Boeing 787-9s. Roland Magunia for The National
  • The A380 will feature Etihad’s US$20,000-a-ticket flying hotel suite complete with a Savoy-trained butler. Courtesy Etihad
    The A380 will feature Etihad’s US$20,000-a-ticket flying hotel suite complete with a Savoy-trained butler. Courtesy Etihad
  • The A380 service is being initially offered on London flights starting from this December – eventually flying three times a day. Courtesy Etihad
    The A380 service is being initially offered on London flights starting from this December – eventually flying three times a day. Courtesy Etihad
  • Etihad will also deploy the A380 on its Sydney and New York routes from next year. Courtesy Etihad
    Etihad will also deploy the A380 on its Sydney and New York routes from next year. Courtesy Etihad
  • Etihad Airways celebrates the rollout in Seattle of its first Boeing 787-9 painted in the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery. The new First Suite on the B787 will offer guests a private sanctuary with many new features, including a chilled mini-bar and 5-star cuisine prepared on board. The B787 will also feature the latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment system, providing more than 750 hours of on-demand entertainment, improved gaming and high-definition screens in all cabins. Courtesy Etihad
    Etihad Airways celebrates the rollout in Seattle of its first Boeing 787-9 painted in the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery. The new First Suite on the B787 will offer guests a private sanctuary with many new features, including a chilled mini-bar and 5-star cuisine prepared on board. The B787 will also feature the latest Panasonic eX3 entertainment system, providing more than 750 hours of on-demand entertainment, improved gaming and high-definition screens in all cabins. Courtesy Etihad
  • Larry Loftis, Boeing vice president and general manager - 787 Program, Abdulla Alsaboosi, Honourable Consul General to the UAE in Los Angeles, and Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, celebrate the roll out of Etihad Airways’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Seattle. Courtesy Etihad
    Larry Loftis, Boeing vice president and general manager - 787 Program, Abdulla Alsaboosi, Honourable Consul General to the UAE in Los Angeles, and Peter Baumgartner, Etihad Airways chief commercial officer, celebrate the roll out of Etihad Airways’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Seattle. Courtesy Etihad

In pictures: Etihad Airways unveils Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9


Ian Oxborrow
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The Abu Dhabi carrier officially rolled out its first Airbus A380 aircraft - the world’s biggest passenger plane - in Hamburg, Germany, while also celebrating the debut of its first 787-9 Dreamliner in Seattle.

 

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