Etihad Fleet Passes 100

摘要

Fast growing United Arab Emirates flag carrier Etihad Airways recently took delivery of its 100th and 101 st aircraft. Airbus A321-231(WL) A6-AEC (msn 6143, ex D-AVXL) was the milestone one hundredth aircraft and was handed over on June 18, on lease from BOC. It is the third A321 for the airline, which has seven more on order. Airbus A320-232(WL) A6-EIX (msn 6134, ex F-WWIP), received six days later took its fleet to 101. Both will serve the carrier's short-haul network. The recent arrivals mean Etihad has grown to more than 100 aircraft in just over a decade, having started operations on November 12, 2003. Etihad will take deliveries of its first Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A380 this autumn. First-class travellers on its A380s will have access to a three-room suite called The Residence, featuring a separate living room, bathroom and double bedroom, as well as the services of an on-board butler, trained by the Savoy Hotel Of London.