Etihad Airways Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
Etihad Airways is the national carrier of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 90 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Full-service carrier (FSC) |
| Primary hub | Abu Dhabi (AUH) |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Carrier code | EY |
| Country of registration | UAE |
Aircraft types operated by Etihad Airways
A380
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
B787
Boeing 787 Dreamliner. 250-300 seats. Composite-airframe, fuel-efficient long-haul.
A350
Airbus A350-900/1000 wide-body. 300-410 seats. Newest long-haul wide-body, ~25% more fuel-efficient than predecessors.
B777
Wide-body twin-aisle, 300-450 seats. Long-haul flagship for full-service carriers. Air India uses for North America + Europe.
Aircraft type list is current as of May 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
Etihad Airways hub network
Etihad Airways bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at Abu Dhabi (AUH). Flights to/from hub airports operate at higher daily frequencies than non-hub destinations, and connecting flights typically route through these hub cities.
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View Etihad Airways routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does Etihad Airways have?
Etihad Airways operates approximately 90 aircraft as of May 2026. The fleet composition includes A380, B787, A350, B777. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check Etihad Airways's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does Etihad Airways operate?
Etihad Airways operates A380, B787, A350, B777. As a full-service carrier, the fleet includes both narrowbody and wide-body aircraft to serve domestic, regional, and long-haul international routes.
Where is Etihad Airways's main hub?
Etihad Airways's primary hub is Abu Dhabi (AUH). Hubs are the airports where the airline bases the largest concentration of aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations — flights connect through hubs more frequently than non-hub airports.
Is Etihad Airways part of any airline alliance?
Etihad Airways is not currently a member of any of the three major global airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, oneworld). It operates a network of bilateral codeshare partnerships instead.
Does Etihad Airways operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
Etihad Airways operates both wide-body and narrowbody aircraft. Wide-body (twin-aisle) aircraft like the Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350 are used for long-haul international routes; narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft like the A320 family and Boeing 737 are used for domestic and short/medium-haul international flights.
Last updated: 26 May 2026