Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has unveiled its first Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, which includes the ultra-luxurious Residence by Etihad, the only three-room suite in the sky.
Etihad Airways also unveiled a new cabin crew uniform at a catwalk fashion show, the first major uniform relaunch since the airline’s formation in 2003.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ president and CEO, said: “As we have done so many times in our short history, we are reshaping the landscape of modern air travel in our own way.
“Today is the culmination of many years of hard work and tremendous endeavour by hundreds of people both in our airline and outside.
“With the launch of these aircraft, we usher in a new era of unparalleled luxury, comfort and service. These innovations represent our vision for the future.”
Following the launch events in Abu Dhabi, the A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft will continue test operations before starting commercial flights.
The A380 will operate daily to London Heathrow from December 27 and the 787 to Dusseldorf from February 1, 2015.
The entry into commercial service of the A380 will see the introduction of The Residence by Etihad which features a living room, separate ensuite shower room, and bedroom, and as another first in the airline industry, a dedicated butler.
Measuring 125 square feet in total, The Residence by Etihad is located on the forward upper deck of the A380 and is for single or double occupancy.
Etihad Airways will take delivery of four A380s and three Boeing 787-9s in 2015.
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