Etihad Airways, as reported by Bloomberg, is in the preliminary stages of discussions with Boeing and Airbus regarding a potential order for widebody aircraft. These talks are currently at an exploratory phase.
As the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways operates from its hub in Abu Dhabi, providing passenger and cargo services to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. The airline's current fleet comprises various aircraft, including the Airbus A380, A350, and A320 families, as well as the Boeing 787 and 777 families. Notably, Etihad operates 29 aircraft from the Airbus A320 family and 43 aircraft from the Boeing 787 family.