65-546: Etihad Campus is an area of Sportcity , Manchester which is mostly owned and operated by Manchester City . The campus includes the Etihad Stadium , the City Football Academy (CFA) training facility and club world headquarters, and undeveloped land adjacent to both of these facilities. These two main portions of the campus site are linked by a 60-metre landmark pedestrian walkway/footbridge that spans
130-464: A Boeing 747-400F and Boeing 747-8F , both leased from Atlas Air but operated in full Etihad Cargo colours. In January 2018, Etihad announced it would retire and either sell or lease out its five relatively new Airbus A330-200F freighters due to a change in strategy and reduction of freight capacity. In August 2018, it was announced that all five A330 freighters had been sold to DHL Aviation . Etihad Cargo delivered 368,000 tonnes of cargo in 2012,
195-628: A 23,500-capacity multi-purpose indoor arena began in 2021, in a joint venture between City Football Group and Oak View Group . The venue, named Co-op Live to reflect significant investment in it by the Co-operative Group , opened on 14 May 2024 with a concert by Manchester indie rock band Elbow , after a series of delays . It is the biggest indoor arena in Europe by capacity, surpassing the nearby AO Arena . In March 2010, Manchester City signed an agreement with Manchester City Council and
260-631: A 97% approval rating from respondents. The plans were enthusiastically backed in December 2011 by Manchester City Council , and approved by the government in August 2012. Moved from its current Carrington Training Centre complex to east Manchester nearby the City of Manchester Stadium. The new training complex is based on AC Milan 's Milanello training complex, which is recognised to be one of top training complexes in world football. Construction contract
325-592: A company which produced dyestuffs . The firm disbanded in 2004 leaving the Clayton Aniline site derelict. Since being taken over in 2008, the club have embarked on a large spending spree to reach the pinnacle of English football. In 2011, the club won the FA Cup – ending the club's 35-year trophy drought – and then won the Premier League in 2012. The investment has come at a cost, with the club spending
390-673: A deal with Aleksandar Vučić , the First Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, in Belgrade, granting Etihad a 49% stake in the Serbian national carrier Jat Airways . The Serbian government retained 51% of the shares, with the company was rebranded as Air Serbia . In September 2012, the Indian government announced that foreign airlines could hold up to 49% stake in Indian carriers. On 24 April 2013, Jet Airways announced it
455-622: A destination leisure and tourism attraction of "national significance". Building started in 2021 of a new 23,500 capacity indoor arena which could be used for events such as MMA, concerts, basketball and other events. The so-called Co op Live Arena is a partnership venture between the Oak View Group and City Football Group and is due to open in Spring 2024. The campus is served by the Metrolink tram stops at Etihad Campus , serving
520-510: A fleet of 85 Airbus and Boeing aircraft as of January 2024. Its main base is at Zayed International Airport . In addition to its main activity of passenger transportation, Etihad also operates Etihad Holidays and Etihad Cargo. The airline established its airline alliance, Etihad Airways Partners, in October 2015. It ceased operations in 2018 after several of its members fell into financial difficulties. Etihad held minority investments in
585-547: A leisure complex. The Sportcity complex is in Beswick and Bradford in east Manchester. A visitor centre provides information on the site's history from a heavily industrialised area to its ongoing regeneration. The Etihad Campus tram stop on the Manchester Metrolink close to Joe Mercer Way became operational on 11 February 2013. Sportcity was the proposed location for the U.K.'s first SuperCasino , but
650-491: A net-£330 million on infrastructure, debt and transfers. The club hope prize money (from the Champions League particularly), increased commercial revenue and ticket sales will turn the club into a profit-making entity which provides a return on investment. As early as September 5, 2008, just days after the takeover the new owners were reported to be exploring the possible expansion around the stadium. In July 2011, it
715-514: A non-occupied use was required. Areas east of the city have undergone privately funded regeneration, such as the New Islington project by developers, Urban Splash and the NOMA scheme east of Manchester city centre – but the area has remnants of industrial usage and land is often brownfield . The site of the new training and community facility was previously home to Clayton Aniline Company ,
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#1732772666427780-700: A permanent replacement. On 9 January 2018, Etihad Airways appointed Mark Powers as Group CFO, replacing interim Group CFO Ricky Thirion. On 2 July 2017, the United States Department of Homeland Security lifted the electronics ban on Etihad Airways after the airline enhanced its passenger screening processes. In June 2018 Etihad reported a net loss of US$ 1.52 billion for 2017. In February 2019, Etihad announced large order cancellations for both Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The airline terminated contracts for all 42 Airbus A350-900s, 2 A350-1000s and 19 of 24 ordered Boeing 777X . On 1 May 2021 it
845-462: A record-breaking first-half profitability of $ 296 million. This was achieved due to the increased passenger travel demand. Etihad carried 3 million more passengers in the first half of 2022, compared to the first half of 2021. In October 2022 Etihad Airways was transferred ownership over to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ . Etihad, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi Airports , Etihad Holidays and more were all brought into common ownership. Although
910-543: A reputation for speed and by 30 March 2008, more than 15 world records had been set there, including Chris Boardman 's 1996 and 2000 hour records and the 4000 metre team pursuit record set by the Great Britain men's team at the 2008 World Championships. British Cycling and Manchester City Council, in partnership with New East Manchester worked together to deliver the 110,000-square-foot (10,000 m ) National Indoor BMX Centre which opened in 2011. It
975-547: A royal (Amiri) decree that established Etihad Airways as a national airline of the United Arab Emirates . Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan founded the airline and utilised AED 500 million of start-up capital. Services were launched with a ceremonial flight to Al Ain on 5 November 2003. On 12 November 2003, Etihad commenced commercial operations by launching services to Beirut , Lebanon. In June 2004,
1040-593: A tonnage growth of 19 percent on the back of a capacity increase of 14 percent in available tonnage kilometres. Etihad's new facility at Zayed International Airport is equipped to handle more than 500,000 tonnes annually. In September 2018, Etihad Cargo announced a revised and heavily downsized network of cargo destinations to reflect the reduced fleet and a focus on core freight operations. As of June 2023, Etihad serves 81 passenger and cargo destinations across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia from its hub at Zayed International Airport . Until terminating
1105-569: A two-state carrier until Oman's exit in 2007 in order to focus on Oman Air and today, Gulf Air is solely owned by Bahrain. Etihad means "union" or "unity" in Arabic , and represents the unity of the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah). In July 2003, future UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan , who wanted an airline for Abu Dhabi, issued
1170-611: Is a multipurpose cycling venue including the Manchester Velodrome , National Indoor BMX Arena , and mountain bike trials. Manchester Velodrome was built for Manchester Olympic bids in the 1990s and used for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. The velodrome had a lasting legacy and in the Beijing Olympics in 2008 , the British cycling team—based at the velodrome—dominated the cycling events. The track has garnered
1235-623: Is focused on the regeneration of the Clayton Aniline site which consists of 80 acres (320,000 m) of brownfield land . The initial phase of the campus development included the construction of the new Manchester City training facility which was completed and officially opened in December 2014. Adjacent to the CFA facility is the Connell Sixth Form College – named after Anna Connell, the founder of St Mark's Gorton which later became Manchester City Football Club – which forms part of
1300-659: Is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates . Its head office is in Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi , near Zayed International Airport . The airline commenced operations in November 2003, and is the second-largest airline in the UAE after Emirates . The airline operates more than 1,000 flights per week to over 120 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, with
1365-644: The 2002 Commonwealth Games . Costing approximately £3.5m, the facilities include six courts and a glass-walled show court which cost £110,000. The show court is moveable: it floats on air like a hovercraft and can be positioned in the athletics hall for major tournaments. All the courts can be converted into singles or doubles courts at the touch of a button. In August 2022 the Rugby Football League completed its move to Sportcity having previously based at Red Hall in North Leeds . Construction on
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#17327726664271430-519: The Ashton, Stalybridge and Liverpool Junction Railway – a short line linking Ardwick to Miles Platting . The line is still used by freight but not by passenger services which stopped such services in 1995. The line would have national connections and link the Etihad Campus to Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly if the southern junction was rebuilt. A new Eastlands Railway station
1495-695: The City of Manchester Stadium , is home to Manchester City F.C. and is one of the largest football stadiums in England. Sportcity is also home to the National Squash Centre , Rugby Football League headquarters, Manchester Regional Arena for athletics and British Cycling , who operate from Manchester Velodrome and the National Indoor BMX Arena . Future developments will include Manchester City's £50m training complex and
1560-590: The Israel-Hamas war , many airlines interrupted their flights to Tel Aviv airport ; but flydubai and Etihad airlines kept up multiple flights daily, helping Israel remain connected to the wider world. This was a symbol of "UAE’s commitment" to maintaining strong ties with Israel. Etihad has its head office in Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi, near Abu Dhabi International Airport . Etihad spent 183.6 million UAE dirhams (US$ 50 million) in 2007 to have its new head office and training centre built. The new head office
1625-589: The São Paulo service in late March 2017, Etihad Airways was one of the few carriers to have passenger services to all six inhabited continents. As 2021 began, the airline suspended its flights to South Africa as a part of its ongoing review of network performance. Etihad opened a twice-weekly route to Tel Aviv, Israel, in April 2021. Later in June 2023, the airline announced expansions of some routes such as expanding
1690-546: The largest in western Europe if built. Work began on the Co-op Live in 2022 and will be complete in Spring 2024. An expansion of the stadium's North Stand, including the construction of a Hotel and covered fan zone is currently in progress and due to be completed in 2026. East Manchester has historically been for industrial use. The site which the Etihad Stadium sits on was contaminated for the construction, and so
1755-477: The Beswick Community Hub. The construction of the college was jointly funded by Manchester City and Manchester City Council and it opened to receive its first students in August 2013. The Beswick Community Hub is being developed on 16 acres (65,000 m) of the 80-acre site originally purchased by the football club in order to develop its CFA facility, but like the footbridge linking the CFA to
1820-639: The COVID-19 pandemic as Douglas referred to the Airbus A380 as a heavily inefficient handicapped behemoth by two engines too many. Douglas also said that smaller long-range twin-jet aircraft such as the Boeing 777X, 787, and Airbus A350 can do the job far more efficiently and sustainably than that of the A380. In February 2021, Etihad Airways vaccinated all its operating pilots and cabin crew against COVID-19,
1885-622: The Collar Site. This site was the selected location over sites in London and Blackpool for the Supercasino in 2007 – but the proposal was later abandoned amid controversy over the regeneration benefits. The Collar Site is on what was once Bradford Colliery . Remediation work to cap disused mine shafts was completed in 2011 so that the site could be used for property development. Manchester City Council conveyed their desire in 2010 to have
1950-414: The Etihad Stadium, the club has donated this portion of its land purchase back to the local community so that it can be jointly developed with Manchester City Council to form a southern gateway approach to the completed Etihad Campus. Also part of the jointly funded and developed Beswick Community Hub, across from it on the western side of Alan Turing Way, is the new Beswick Leisure Centre. The construction of
2015-627: The New East Manchester Agency to explore alternative leisure proposals to replace the regional casino giving the club permission to expand its facilities. Jack Rouse Associates, the company that owns Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi emerged as a possible developer. A mixed-use development was listed on its website in October 2010. Etihad Airways Etihad Airways ( Arabic : شَرِكَة ٱلْاِتِّحَاد لِلطَّيْرَان , romanized : sharikat al-ittiḥād li-ṭ-ṭayarān )
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2080-535: The acting CEO as it faced mounting losses from its investments in Air Berlin and Alitalia. On 2 May 2017 Alitalia filed for bankruptcy. Hogan and Rigney left Etihad later that month. On 27 July Etihad reported a loss of US$ 1.873 billion for 2016. On 15 August Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy after Etihad withdrew its financial support. As an interim measure, the board appointed Ray Gammell as CEO (previously Chief People and Performance Officer) while searching for
2145-542: The airline had grounded its fleet of 10 A380-800 aircraft with no initial plans to redeploy the aircraft, it was decided that they would return to service. In 2023 Etihad redeployed 4 of their 10 jumbo jets onto their London Heathrow service, with later decisions that an additional A380 would return to the fleet. The airline later announced the redeployment of their A380 to their New York JFK route in April 2024 as well as to Paris Charles de Gaulle from November 2024 as well as Singapore Changi from February 2025. During
2210-523: The airline placed a US$ 8 billion aircraft order for 6 Boeing 777-200 and 24 Airbus aircraft, including 10 Airbus A380s . Etihad's first A380 was delivered in December 2014. In June 2008 at the Farnborough Airshow , the airline announced an order for 35 Boeing 787s and 10 777s, options for 25 787s and 10 777s, and purchase rights on 10 787s and 5 777s. Etihad reported its first full-year net profit in 2011, of US$ 14 million, in line with
2275-503: The airline will not cancel its remaining Airbus A350 orders and plans to proceed with them. The airline also confirmed that it had no plans to ditch its Airbus A380 fleet into early retirement, unlike Air France, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as of October 2020, some sources stated that the Etihad Airbus A380 still had a potential possibility of early retirement due to the aircraft market changes and demand caused by
2340-489: The airline, reporting to Hogan. In December 2016 Handelsblatt Global reported that Hogan was expected to be dismissed after a "failed spree of acquisitions in Europe." On 24 January 2017, the Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors announced that Hogan (along with Group CFO James Rigney) would be stepping down "in the second half of 2017". Peter Baumgartner, (former CEO of the airline), became
2405-411: The board include Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Mohamed Hareb Sultan Al Yousef, Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi, Khalifa Sultan Al Suwaidi, and Ahmed Ali Matar Al Romaithi. The airline was led previously by James Hogan (formerly CEO of Gulf Air ) who was appointed as president and chief executive officer on 10 September 2006 until January 2018. He was succeeded by Tony Douglas, who held
2470-438: The company announced, however, that it became profitable as from 2011. Etihad Cargo, formerly Etihad Crystal Cargo , is the dedicated freight operations branch of Etihad. The carrier refreshed its brand image in June 2012 dropping the "Crystal" part, with full Etihad Cargo titles now applied billboard-style in line with the airline's current corporate design. Etihad Cargo operates six Boeing 777Fs . It has previously operated
2535-487: The company's shareholding in the airline ended in its entirety. In late December 2020, the government of Serbia recapitalised Air Serbia , increasing its stake to 82%, thus decreasing Etihad's stake to 18%. The airline was also a part of the now-disbanded Etihad Airways Partners alliance between 2015 and 2018. Key trends for Etihad Airways are shown below (as at years ending 31 December): Profits*: Earlier profit/loss figures do not appear to have ever been published;
2600-417: The end of 2026. The second tier at the north end of the stadium will be extended with a further 7,900 seats; while a 'Skybar', linked to the hotel and with premium seating for 450, will surmount the whole. The renovations are hoped to be completed by UEFA Euro 2028 . Phase 3 would focus on developing the land immediately adjacent to the Etihad Stadium. The adjoining land around the stadium is frequently called
2665-605: The first airline to vaccinate all its operating pilots and cabin crew. Since most of Etihad's flights were grounded between March and June 2020, the airline's passenger traffic dropped by 76% to 4.2 million in 2020. Throughout 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Etihad Airways laid off over 1,000 cabin crew and pilots. Etihad had reported significant losses even before the pandemic; since 2016, it lost over $ 5.62 billion and in 2019 losses amounted to $ 870 million. The airline's full-year losses amounted to $ 1.7 billion in 2020, and $ 476 million in 2021. In July 2022, Etihad announced
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2730-541: The following airlines: Etihad Airways operates a fleet of both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. Etihad's fleet consists of 90 aircraft from five aircraft families: the Airbus A320 family , Airbus A350-1000 , Airbus A380-800 , Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner . During the COVID-19 pandemic , Etihad Airways grounded all 10 Airbus A380-800 aircraft and initially had no plans to return them to service after
2795-429: The frequency of flights to Rome from Abu Dhabi from seven to eleven times per week. On 25 November 2024, Etihad made a public announcement on the 10 new destinations by the national airline of UAE as part of their rapid expansion program. The destinations are Algiers , Atlanta , Chiang Mai , Hanoi , Hong Kong , Krabi , Medan , Phnom Penh , Taipei and Tunis . Etihad Airways has codeshare agreements with
2860-531: The home of Manchester City Football Club . The stadium with twelve 70 metre high masts and a capacity of just over 55,000 has become a landmark on the Manchester skyline. The stadium is leased to the football club. The stadium lease was renegotiated in October 2010 and Manchester City will pay Manchester City Council £3 million a year rather than paying half the revenue over 35,000 ticket sales which amounted to approximately £2 million. The club plans to increase
2925-399: The junction of Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road. The term Etihad Campus embraces both the stadium – which already existed when the name was coined in 2010 – as well as much of the surrounding undeveloped land that existed at that time, although the term is also frequently used as a direct synonym for just the CFA portion. The development of the southeastern portion of the Etihad Campus site
2990-544: The leisure centre is also complete and it opened to the public in October 2014. Two further pieces that were jointly funded and developed were the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance (MIHP), currently under construction and for which the official opening is scheduled for early 2016, and beyond the completion of the MIHP there are plans to develop commercial office space, shops and retail opportunities on
3055-408: The northwestern side of the hub. The transformation of East Manchester forms a key part of the city's core development strategy for the Manchester region from 2012 to 2027, and likewise the scheme forms an integral part of Manchester City's aspiration to develop homegrown talent. In 2020, a 23,500 capacity indoor arena by the Oak View Group was proposed adjacent to the stadium, and which would be
3120-420: The pandemic. However, since 2023, four Airbus A380-800s returned to services, flying on the route to London–Heathrow ; in 2024, A380 service resumed to New York–JFK and Paris–Charles de Gaulle . Although Etihad placed an order for 25 Boeing 777X aircraft in 2013, by May 2024, CEO Antonoaldo Neves confirmed that the contracts with Boeing had been restructured. As a result, Etihad now holds an option to purchase
3185-535: The participating airlines, and previously had a stake in Virgin Australia until its insolvency in April 2020 with no return on investment. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi was a joint-owner of Gulf Air along with Bahrain, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman. Zayed International Airport was one of Gulf Air's bases and hubs from the 1970s until 2005, when the UAE withdrew from the airline. Gulf Air would remain as
3250-451: The plan was rejected by the House of Lords . It was also the proposed site of an 85-metre (279 ft) wind turbine in 2006. Designed by Norman Foster , the turbine was intended to provide power for the stadium and nearby homes, but safety concerns about ice on the blades led to the proposal being abandoned. The City of Manchester Stadium was used for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and is
3315-470: The post until October 2022. The current CEO of Etihad Group is Antonoaldo Neves. Etihad's equity alliance was composed of airlines in which Etihad had minority shareholdings. These consisted of stakes in Air Berlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, and Virgin Australia. As of year-end 2023, Etihad has exited all of these holdings. With Virgin Australia 's bankruptcy and subsequent restructuring,
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#17327726664273380-499: The stadium structure. The South Stand and Pitch side was expanded with construction beginning in 2014 and concluded in time for the start of 2015–16 season, with around 7,000 extra seats being added. A £300 million redevelopment programme of the existing North Stand is approved. It entails the construction of a new hotel, covered fan park for 6,000 people and increased net capacity to 61,474 (allowing for seats blocked off for fan separation), Construction commenced in 2023 and be completed by
3445-501: The stadium's capacity to 60,000 by adding a third tier to the north and south stands. The Etihad Campus is located south east of the main stadium and is the main training base for Manchester City . It is made up of the Academy Stadium which plays host to Manchester City W.F.C. and Manchester City F.C. EDS and Academy as well as community spaces such as a leisure centre and Sixth Form college. The National Cycling Centre
3510-555: The stadium, and Velopark , serving the CFA, which both opened in February 2013. To match demand for a 365-day attraction, a 60,000 larger stadium, more non-footballing events and revitalised economical activity in east Manchester – Manchester City Council have considered opening a station on the railway line next the Regional Athletics Arena to provide further capacity. A new Eastlands Railway Station would sit on
3575-471: The strategic plan announced by CEO James Hogan in 2006. In December 2011, Etihad announced it had acquired a 29.21% stake in Air Berlin , Europe's sixth-largest airline, and Hogan was appointed Vice Chairman. It followed this up with minority stakes in other airlines— Air Seychelles (40%), Aer Lingus (2.987%), Virgin Australia (10%). On 1 August 2013, the president of the company, Hogan, signed
3640-668: Was announced Etihad Airways sold its 40% stake in Air Seychelles back to the Government of Seychelles. On 13 May 2023 the Serbian Government announced it had finished acquiring 100% equity in Air Serbia , after several years of buying back stakes from Etihad. In May 2020, shortly after Air France retired its entire Airbus A380 fleet due to the COVID-19 pandemic , there were rumours that Etihad Airways
3705-630: Was announced the area where the developments was to be called the Etihad Campus. In return Etihad Airways paid sponsorship to Manchester City for ten years. In return to Manchester City Council , who own the stadium, Etihad created a British hub for Etihad Airways at Manchester Airport (majority owned by Manchester City Council), creating further jobs and helping to fuel the £600m Manchester Airport City development. The initial plans released in September 2011 generated over 7000 responses from local residents, in person and online. The plans were met with
3770-458: Was completed in 2007. Etihad is governed by a board of directors chaired by Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, and operates in terms of its founding legislation and the Article of Association of the company. The board consists of seven independent non-executive members and has two sub-committees, being an executive committee and an Audit Committee, each with its charter and chairman. Other members of
3835-537: Was considering cancelling all its remaining Airbus A350 orders and retiring its entire Airbus A380 fleet due to more financial losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Etihad's CEO Tony Douglas said that Etihad's A380 fleet was very likely not to fly again in passenger service, and therefore likely to be withdrawn after only 7 years in service. This move would make Etihad the third Airbus A380 operator to retire its Airbus A380 fleet, following Air France-KLM and Hi Fly Malta . However, by 26 May 2020, Etihad confirmed that
3900-555: Was designed by Ellis Williams Architects, and built by contractors Sir Robert McAlpine . Alongside the velodrome, the £24 million complex will form the National Cycling Centre. It has 2,000 seats, a BMX area and offices for the headquarters of the British Cycling Federation . Manchester Regional Arena is a multipurpose stadium at SportCity primarily used for athletics and football . It
3965-523: Was developed as the warm-up track for the 2002 Commonwealth Games held in the adjacent City of Manchester Stadium. It has hosted the AAA Championships and Paralympic World Cup , and was the reserve home ground of Manchester City reserves before the team moved to Ewen Fields in June 2010. The National Squash Centre is another part of the Sportcity complex which was constructed for
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#17327726664274030-548: Was discussed as part of the Northern Hub phase 2 plan in June 2010. Sportcity Sportcity in Manchester is a multipurpose sports and leisure facility. Originally built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games , it is in east Manchester, North West England, a mile from Manchester city centre , and was developed on former industrial land including the site of Bradford Colliery . Sportcity's largest structure,
4095-488: Was finalised on 8 August 2014. On 1 January 2015, Alitalia-CAI formally transferred its operations to Alitalia-SAI, a new entity owned 49% by Etihad and 51% by the Alitalia-CAI shareholders. In May 2016, the management structure was reshuffled, as Hogan became CEO of the airline's parent company, Etihad Aviation Group. Peter Baumgartner, formerly the airline's Chief Commercial Officer, became chief executive officer of
4160-720: Was ready to sell a 24% stake to Etihad for US$ 379 million. The deal was completed on 12 November 2013. At the 2013 Dubai Airshow, Etihad announced it was acquiring a 33.3% stake in the Swiss carrier Darwin Airline , which was rebranded as Etihad Regional in March 2014. Etihad sold its stake in Darwin in 2017. On 1 August 2014, Etihad agreed to acquire a 49% stake in the Italian flag carrier Alitalia for an estimated €560 million. The deal
4225-557: Was signed on 14 September 2012 with work on the facility to begin immediately. Employing local people, procuring building materials from regional companies in the North West England and the addition of over 6000 new trees in east Manchester are centrepieces of the community and environmental benefits of the development. Phase 2 consisted of stadium capacity expansion. Feasibility studies conducted in 2011 showed that 2,000 more seats could be added to 49,805 without any change to
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