 "India Aviation: Etihad showcases two newest aircraft")
Etihad Airways is showcasing two of its newest aircraft -- a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter -- at the India Aviation Show, which began in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
"Our new Boeing 787 passenger aircraft and Boeing 777 freighter will provide visitors with an opportunity to see firsthand the latest additions to our fleet. With our equity partner Jet Airways exhibitng , our combined presence and strength demonstrates the prominence we give to the rapidly developing Indian market," said James Hogan, Etihad Airways president and chief executive officer of Etihad.
India is one of Etihad Airways' key markets with 175 scheduled passenger flights each week being operated across 11 cities from airline's Abu Dhabi hub. With its strategic partner, Jet Airways, Etihad has a combined 254 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and 15 cities across India.
Last year, Etihad Aiways and Jet Airways carried a total 3.3 million passengers to and from India, a 63% increase on the 2 million flown n 2014. Etihad Airways current 11 Indian destinations from Abu Dhai are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.
