Why Etihad Airways thinks it can weather the storm of Boeing delays

Why Etihad Airways thinks it can weather the storm of Boeing delays


Etihad Airlines plane at JFK airport, New York City.

Source: WNBC

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways says it can navigate the turbulence surrounding Boeing‘s delivery delays, even as it doubles down on a major wide-body order and a multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul.

Speaking on CNBC’s “Access Middle East” on Wednesday, Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves said the airline is taking a more “diligent” approach to fleet planning, allowing it to absorb potential setbacks in aircraft delivery schedules. 



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