In pictures: Etihad marks 10th anniversary with fly-by over Abu Dhabi

Those who chose to satisfy their curiosity after hearing a rumble in the air saw a 380-tonne passenger jet airliner cruising at an altitude of no more than 600 feet. Christopher Pike / The National

The low-flying Airbus A340-500, part of Etihad Airway’s fleet, was taking part in the airline’s 10-year anniversary celebration. Christopher Pike / The National

The fly-by was just one of the many events taking place along the Corniche to commemorate Eithad’s first decade of operation. Pawan Singh / The National

The airline held a special function on the breakwater which included traditional Emirati music, a Dhow sailboat parade, a live band and a firework finale. Christopher Pike / The National

Etihad aircraft flying over the Abu Dhabi corniche in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad Airways

Etihad aircraft flying over the Abu Dhabi corniche in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad Airways

Etihad aircraft flying over the Abu Dhabi corniche in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad Airways

Etihad aircraft flying over the Abu Dhabi corniche in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Etihad Airways

An Etihad airplane flys over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National

An Etihad airplane flys over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National

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Attending the event was Sheikh Hamad bin Zayed, managing director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Airports, and James Hogan, the chief executive of Etihad Airways.

Updated: November 10, 2013, 12:00 AM