Etihad Airways plans to hire 1,000 employees annually for the next seven years, aiming to double its fleet during this period. The announcement was made by Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, at the Dubai Airshow.
The airline also intends to add 10 new destinations next year and has exhibited its new Boeing 787-9 at the airshow. Etihad Airways has grown by 35% this year and plans a 10% year-on-year growth. Neves highlighted challenges in the aviation industry, particularly in the supply chain, emphasizing the difficulty in finding planes due to high demand.
The airline is also moving operations to the new Midfield terminal in Abu Dhabi.