Etihad Airways has unveiled an A321neo featuring a special livery to celebrate the carrier’s 20th anniversary.
The livery has been applied to one of the six A321neos that has recently joined the fleet.
Line-style art on both sides of the fuselage showcases iconic landmarks across Abu Dhabi and “celebrates the intricate beauty of unity, with each stroke embodying the essence of the airline’s home”.
The aircraft will be deployed across several routes, including services to India and the Middle East.
While Etihad first launched in November 2003, the carrier has been celebrating two decades in the skies this year.
Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s CEO, said:
“The livery marks our 20th year of delivering remarkable service, fulfilling our mission to deliver extraordinary experiences inspired by our Emirati identity.
“It reflects the journey we have been on, and it also sets the tone for our future as we give flight to our ambition, to be the airline that everyone wants to fly.”
John Wright, the airline’s chief operations and guest officer, also commented on the carrier’s A321 aircraft:
“We are pleased to have brought in this fleet so quickly after committing the aircraft in December last year. With constrained aircraft deliveries worldwide, this fleet is an important bridge for our growth plans as we anticipate the arrival of of over 20 new aircraft in 2025.
“An airline normally takes up to two years to bring a new airframe and engine type into operation, and it is a testament to the speed and flexibility of our Etihad teams and our partners that we have been able to commission them safely and compliantly within seven months.”
