Etihad Airways Eyes Airbus Aircraft Order Amid Record Profits

Etihad Airways is considering a potential order for A350 and A330neo aircraft at the Dubai Airshow, following the airline’s record nine-month profits of $463 million. The airline’s revenue reached $5.9 billion, up 18% from the previous year, and it carried 16.1 million passengers in the first nine months of 2025, the highest ever total in its history. Reuters reported the potential order, but neither Airbus nor Etihad commented on the rumors. The airline’s CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, praised the airline’s performance, citing a clear validation of its strategy and the appeal of Abu Dhabi as a world-class destination.