Etihad Airways Named ‘Airline of the Year’ at Aviation 100 Awards

Etihad Airways’ Group Treasurer Ricky Thirion with the Airline of the Year award at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 awards ceremony in Dublin, Ireland. Photo Source: Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has clinched top honors at the 2015 Aviation 100 Awards, organized recently by Airline Economics magazine in Dublin, Ireland.

The prestigious awards are voted for by the industry and recognize outstanding achievement in the aerospace sector, with Etihad Airways claiming the coveted “Airline of the Year” title.

The awards follow a milestone year, which saw the national flag carrier quantum leap its level of growth, innovation and service. In 2014 the airline launched 10 new routes including three in North America, and injected significant investment into new equity partnerships.

Last year, Etihad Airways also revealed a brand new look with new livery, uniforms and onboard offerings, with its first-of-kind Residence by Etihad concept changing the face of luxury commercial air travel.

The Aviation 100 awards join a growing list of acclaimed international accolades won by Etihad Airways – testament to the airline’s unprecedented scale of achievement since launching in 2003.

“We are looking forward to future accomplishments in 2015 and beyond as we continue to grow, with support of our employees, our equity partners and the industry,” James Hogan, president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, said.