Etihad to buy five 777-200LRs from Air India to use on new LA route

Etihad Airways has announced its intention to purchase from Air India five Boeing 777-200 LRs to support its accelerated network growth plan. The two carriers signed a letter of intent in Mumbai earlier this week paving the way for the deal. The 777-200 LRs will be used on the airline’s new route between Abu Dhabi and Los Angeles which starts on June 1, 2014. The expansion of its US operation will see the airline commence non-stop daily flights between its Abu Dhabi home-base (AUH) and Los Angeles (LAX) from June 1, 2014, subject to regulatory approvals. Hogan said: “We are