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Jet Airways selling stake to Etihad for 20.6 billion rupees
(Reuters) – Fast-growing Etihad Airways is taking almost a quarter stake in Jet Airways, giving it a bigger foothold in the fast-growing Indian market.
The $379 million investment is the first by an overseas operator in an Indian airline since… Continue reading
Serbia’s JAT gets marketing alliance with UAE’s Etihad Airways
* Deal stops short of equity stake Serbia had hoped for
* JAT, Etihad to team up on flights
* Etihad to start flights from Belgrade on June 15
(Reuters) – Serbia’s loss-making JAT Airways has secured a marketing alliance… Continue reading
Etihad buys Jet Airways’ London slots as deal talks continue
REUTERS
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways paid $70 million to buy Jet Airways’ slots at London’s Heathrow airport and said it remains in talks to buy a stake in the Indian carrier.
The move signals positive developments in the discussions and… Continue reading
Jet Airways shares dive on delayed Etihad tie-up
AFP
Shares of Jet Airways slid on Monday amid reports that Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad wanted to revise its deal to buy a stake in India’s biggest private carrier.
Last month, Jet Airways announced it was in discussions with Etihad… Continue reading
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways 2012 profit triples
REUTERS
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, which is edging closer to an investment in India’s Jet Airways, on Monday said net profit tripled in 2012 as its fast-expanding global network attracted more passengers.
Etihad, which has stakes in Air Berlin and… Continue reading
Jet Airways front-runner for Etihad investment – source
REUTERS
Jet Airways Ltd is the front-runner for an investment by Etihad Airways, a senior Indian government source said on Wednesday, adding the Gulf carrier could pay up to $330 million for a 24 percent stake in the Indian company.… Continue reading
Jet Airways, Kingfisher gain on Etihad talks
Reuters Market Eye
Jet Airways Ltd extends gains for a sixth day, up 1.5 percent, while Kingfisher Airlines Ltd is up 2.7 percent as Etihad Airways enters in the final stages of talks to buy a stake in either of… Continue reading
Etihad Airways set to buy Kingfisher stake
REUTERS:
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways is close to buying a 48 percent stake in debt-ridden Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlinesfor a little over 30 billion rupees, the Mumbai Mirror reported on Tuesday.
A formal announcement of the deal could come around… Continue reading
ETIHAD AIRWAYS LAUNCHES “ETIHAD WI-FLY” CONNECTIVITY
Etihad Airways today launched its new “Etihad Wi-Fly” inflight Internet and mobile connectivity service, powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite.
The airline’s first aircraft equipped with Panasonic’s communications technology, an Airbus A330-200, took flight today for Brussels, offering… Continue reading
Etihad Airways orders two more A330 passenger aircraft
Another vote of confidence for efficient, reliable A330
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm order for two additional A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans.… Continue reading
Etihad Airways selects fuel saving Sharklets for new Airbus A320 fleet
Airbus’ new large wingtip devices to enhance performance of Etihad Airways’ future A320s
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a contract with Airbus to equip 17 of its future A320s on order with Airbus’… Continue reading
Etihad takes stake in Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways, one of the Gulf region’s fast-growing carriers, said on Tuesday it has bought a 3.96 percent equity stake in Virgin Australia.
In an announcement posted by Virgin on the Australian stock market, Etihad said it built its holding… Continue reading