Etihad Takes ‘Hard-Nosed’ Approach to Growth
Revenue from Etihad’s cargo operations grew by 39 percent in the third quarter. (Photo: Airbus)
Revenue from Etihad’s cargo operations grew by 39 percent in the third quarter. (Photo: Airbus)

Billing itself as the fastest-growing airline in the history of commercial aviation, Etihad Airways keeps doing everything in its power to maintain momentum. Last week it announced the June 1 launch of nonstop flights to Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi, supported by the purchase of five Boeing 777-200LRs from Air India. By the end of the year, Etihad plans to expand its fleet to 87 airplanes, including the five Air India jets and 14 new widebodies delivered by Boeing and Airbus.

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