Who owns Etihad Airways?
Etihad Airways is owned by Etihad (the United Arab Emirates).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: Etihad Airways PJSC Annual Statement - 2024. Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- Etihad Airways PJSC reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
- Origin
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
- Founded
- 2003
- Category
- Travel & transport › Airlines
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE, flying from its home in Abu Dhabi to passenger and cargo destinations. Its Our Story page says it was established by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003 and began operations in November 2003. The company's 2024 annual statement reports 18.5 million passengers carried, an 87 per cent load factor and a 97-aircraft operating fleet serving 80 destinations in December 2024.
Ownership timeline of Etihad Airways
Where Etihad Airways sits in Etihad
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Other brands in airlines, and who owns them
The 509 brands in airlines on Brandtree belong to 341 owners. The largest is Lufthansa Group, with 10.
| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| Air Dolomiti | Lufthansa Group | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| China Southern Airlines | China Southern Airlines | 🇨🇳 China |
| Air China | Air China | 🇨🇳 China |
| Aer Lingus | IAG | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| LATAM Airlines Brasil | LATAM | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| Air France | Air France-KLM | 🇫🇷 France |
| AirAsia | AirAsia X | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| Calm Air | Exchange Income | 🇨🇦 Canada |
About the owner: Etihad
Etihad is a privately held company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2003. Brandtree records 1 brand under its control.
Etihad Airways PJSC is the national airline of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi. Its own Our Story page says it was established by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003 and commenced operations in November 2003. Its 2024 annual statement reports 18.5 million passengers, AED 25.3 billion of revenue and a 97-aircraft operating fleet in December 2024, with an 80-destination network.
🇦🇪 Etihad Airways and other Emirati brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 51 brands that began in the United Arab Emirates. 4 of them (8%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; Etihad Airways is not one of them.
- AD Ports Group — AD Ports Group 🇦🇪
- ADNOC L&S — ADNOC L&S 🇦🇪
- Abu Dhabi Aviation — Abu Dhabi Aviation 🇦🇪
- Air Arabia — Air Arabia 🇦🇪
- Aramex — Aramex 🇦🇪
- Arjaan Hotel Apartments — Rotana 🇦🇪
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Etihad Airways?
The parent company of Etihad Airways is Etihad, a privately held company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates.
Is Etihad Airways Emirati?
Yes. Etihad Airways originated in the United Arab Emirates in 2003 and its owner, Etihad, is also headquartered in the United Arab Emirates.
Is Etihad Airways still owned by Etihad?
Yes. As of 4 October 2026, Etihad Airways is still owned by Etihad. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Etihad Airways PJSC Annual Statement - 2024 — Etihad Airways PJSC, Annual report; retrieved 4 October 2026.
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