Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways has marked July 2025 as the busiest aircraft delivery month in its 22-year history, receiving five new aircraft in a single month as part of an aggressive fleet expansion strategy aimed at supporting its long-term network growth and passenger volume targets.

• Etihad Airways took delivery of:

  • 2x Boeing 787 Dreamliners (for long-haul routes across Asia, Australia, and North America)

  • 1x Airbus A350-1000 (to enhance capacity on high-demand international routes)

  • 1x Airbus A321LR (its first of the type, bringing a new level of premium service to narrowbody operations)

  • 1x Airbus A320ceo (for regional and short-haul network flexibility)

• These additions bring Etihad’s total fleet size to 106 aircraft, with an average fleet age of just 8.7 years.

• The delivery milestone comes as Etihad targets 38 million passengers annually by 2030, having already transported more than 20 million passengers over the past 12 months—double the volume of 2022.

• Etihad expects to continue its fleet growth momentum, with 20 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery each year through 2025 and 2026.

Statement

• “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.” – Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways

Source: Etihad Airways