Etihad expands widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft

Etihad Airways has announced expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 new Airbus aircraft - including a mix of A350-1000s, A350F freighters and A330-900s - with first deliveries beginning in 2027.

The agreement includes through both direct orders and lease commitments.

It follows Etihad’s agreement earlier this year for 28 additional Boeing widebody aircraft, bringing the airline’s total new widebody orders for 2025 to 60 across Airbus and Boeing.
 
New aircraft will start arriving from 2027, ahead of typical long-haul backlog timelines.

The combined order provides Etihad with flexibility across medium-haul, long-haul and cargo, a statement from the carrier read.

With the new Airbus order, Etihad will operate the entire Airbus wide-body fleet, including A380, A350 family including the freighter, and the A330neo.

"These commitments ensure we can continue our growth trajectory, deliver more premium experiences, and bring even more visitors to Abu Dhabi," said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways.

"With 60 new widebody aircraft ordered this year across Airbus and Boeing, we are building one of the most modern, efficient and flexible long-haul fleets in the world."
 
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business, said: “The combination of the A350 Family and A330neo will deliver unmatched efficiency and flexibility to Etihad’s operations, supporting its future development.”