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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been recognised as one of the top ten safest airlines in the world. The internationally-regarded website www.airlineratings.com selected Etihad Airways as one of the safest airlines for 2015, out of a list of 449 global airlines monitored, while only 149 of the 449 have the top 7-star safety ranking.
The Airline Ratings system takes into account a variety of factors related to audits from aviation’s governing bodies and lead associations, as well as government audits and the airlines’ own records.
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer for Etihad Airways, said: “Our commitment to the safety and security of our guests and staff is a cornerstone of our company. We’re naturally delighted to be listed in the top ten and that’s where we want to stay. All of our staff are accountable for the delivery of the highest level of safety performance.”
As an example of the company’s approach, Etihad Airways’ Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi is home to the airline’s Training Academy, which comprises the largest A380 and B787 cabin and safety trainer facility in the world. Measuring around 30 metres long and between six and four metres high, the safety trainers are fully functioning models and were built under licence, using data supplied by Airbus and Boeing.
Geoffrey Thomas, Editor of AirlineRatings.com, said:” "Etihad Airways is one of small group of elite airlines that are both seven star for safety and for product. From a safety perspective Etihad Airways has made excellence in safety a number one priority and has become a benchmark for best practice."
All staff in the UAE and overseas are required to comply with the regulations issued by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the regulations issued by the local Authorities in the country of the operation.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2013 carried 11.5 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to 111 existing or announced passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 110 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 70 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and nine Airbus A380s. Etihad Airways holds equity investments in airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Aer Lingus, Air Serbia, Jet Airways and Alitalia, and is in the process of formalising an equity investment in Swiss-based Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline. Etihad Airways, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Jet Airways and Etihad Regional also participate in Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand that brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.
Etihad Airways operates a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Cyprus. It is configured to carry 136 passengers, with 16 seats in business class and 120 in economy class. Flight EY093 flies every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It departs from Abu Dhabi at 09:15 and arrives in Larnaca at 12:00. The return flight, EY094, departs from Larnaca at 13:50 and arrives in Abu Dhabi at 19:30 local time. For more information visit www.etihad.com
