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Etihad Airways Orders Widebody Planes

June 7, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Etihad Airways is ordering widebody planes.
The airline expects to fly 8% more than last year by June 15.
Etihad is restoring flights after cuts in March.
No plans to trim costs by cutting flights.

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Strategic Implications

Etihad's order may indicate confidence in the airline's growth prospects despite regional instability. The decision to restore flights suggests a focus on maintaining capacity, which could help the carrier maintain its market share in the Middle East.

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What Happened

Middle East Carrier Sees Return To Pre-War Capacity By June

Etihad Airways is ordering more widebody planes as it expects to return to pre-war capacity levels by June 15, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves. The airline is buying the planes in the double digits, although the exact number was not disclosed. Etihad had made cuts in March due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which raised fuel prices. However, the carrier does not plan to trim costs by cutting flights, with Neves stating that the biggest cost is an empty plane. This development was reported by Reuters.

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