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Etihad Airways' first Airbus A321LR to enter commercial service on August 1
United Arab
Emirates: Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A321LR aircraft is set to enter
commercial service on 1st August 2025 after undergoing final preparations.
The aircraft will initially operate between Abu Dhabi and Phuket, before
expanding to serve destinations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Copenhagen,
Milan, Paris, and Zurich.
Etihad Airways' first Airbus A321LR aircraft arrived at Abu Dhabi International
Airport on Friday under the flight number EY3210, receiving a spectacular
welcome from Etihad employees and key stakeholders who gathered to celebrate
this milestone moment.
The arrival of EY3210 supports Etihad's extraordinary growth momentum, with 27
new routes launched or announced this year.
Nine additional A321LR aircraft will arrive throughout 2025, strengthening Abu
Dhabi's position as a global aviation hub and supporting the airline's Journey
2030 vision of carrying 38 million passengers annually.
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