Etihad Airways took delivery of five aircraft in July

Last updated: 3 August 2025 13:15

By Cheryl Ng

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An Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes off from an airport. © Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways hit a record aircraft deliveries in July, recorded the airline accelerated its growth.

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Fleet Expansion Milestone

Etihad Airways achieved a milestone in July 2025 with its fleet expansion programme. The airline took delivery of five aircraft within a month, including its inaugural A321LR, two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, one Airbus A350-1000, and one Airbus A320. The deliveries marked the total fleet of the airline to 106. The new aircraft will support Etihad’s recently announced network expansion to 27 new spots, while enhancing frequencies in existing flights.

The delivery also made July the busiest month for aircraft deliveries for the airline after two decades of history. Marking a significant milestone that aligned with the airline’s commitment to grow and carry 38 million travellers per year by 2030.

The airline’s fleet expansion plan is expected to continue after July, with 20 additional aircraft to be added to the fleet throughout 2025 and 2026.

A large Etihad Airways aircraft, specifically a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with the registration number A6-BLH, is parked outside an Etihad Airways Engineering hangar. The airplane features a distinctive geometric livery in shades of brown, gold, and white. The hangar doors are open, revealing part of the interior. Two ground crew members in high-visibility vests are visible near the aircraft. — An Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner is seen parked outside the Etihad Airways Engineering hangar © Etihad Airways

Modernising for a Global Network

The delivery programme also reflected Etihad’s aim to modernise its fleet, in order to use different aircraft types to serve specific networks. For instance, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will fly for long-haul service to destinations in Asia, Australia, and North America. While the Airbus A350-1000 will help enhance capacity on high-demand routes.

Remarkably, Etihad took delivery of its first Airbus A321LR. The brand-new aircraft features dedicated First Suites, lie-flat Business seats, and enhanced Economy seating with entertainment consoles.

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said:

“July has been a remarkable month for Etihad Airways. Taking delivery of five aircraft is our most intensive delivery programme to date and showcases our ambitious growth trajectory. These aircraft will enable us to serve more destinations, offer increased frequencies, and deliver the exceptional experiences our guests expect across our network.”

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ByCheryl Ng

Aviation Reporter - A recent graduate with BA Media and Communications, Cheryl is currently pursuing her masters in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths University. Cheryl's love for travel comes from her fluency in three languages!