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Triumphal start
Etihad A350 debuts with new business class
Airbus A350-100
Etihad Airways
Dylan Agbagni, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Rafael Ramos
3/31/2022
Etihad's Airbus A350s began delivery in 2019, but instead of heading to the company's hub in Abu Dhabi, these new planes were taken straight to storage in Bordeaux, bringing the total to five aircraft in storage.
However, Etihad remained committed to its A350-1000 fleet, adding it to the Dreamliners fleet and dropping the A380 and 777-300ER.
The A350-100 debuted at last year's Dubai Air Show with its special livery. This is the same plane that started its passenger services today just before 8:00 am on flight EY37 from Abu Dhabi to Paris.
The A350 has a new business class, with very spacious, modern and tasteful seats. The seats have an individual door that makes it much more private. The lighting, also very good, makes the environment even more pleasant and with a feeling of being spacious.
Storage options have also been rethought to further increase the feeling of spaciousness. The tray table can be used in various positions to work, rest and eat in comfort.
However, the economy class also received improvements, such as an adjustable headrest. Each seat has a screen that is among the largest ever seen in the category, in addition to offering bluetooth so passengers can connect their own headphones.
Of the 5 A350 aircraft received, Etihad expects four to enter service this year, including for long-haul flights such as from the airline's hub to countries such as the US and Australia.
A350-100 special livery
Etihad Airways
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A350-100 business class
Etihad Airways
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A350-100 economy class
Etihad Airways
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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