Regulations and Government
Etihad Airways CEO Mounts Defense of Gulf Carrier in Europe
Meeting with European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc, CEO James Hogan outlined Etihad Airways' contribution to Europe's economy.
European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc, left, sits across the table from Etihad CEO James Hogan. (Photo: European Commission)
European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc, left, sits across the table from Etihad CEO James Hogan. (Photo: European Commission)

Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan emphasized the embattled carrier’s economic value to Europe in a meeting with European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc in Brussels on April 14. Following the meeting, Etihad issued a statement by Hogan warning that “protectionist competitors” threaten its ability to provide jobs and invest in partner airlines.