Etihad’s Hogan urges EU to allow outside investment in aviation

Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan has urged EU governments and airlines to embrace external investment to help strengthen the aviation industry. Hogan said aviation was a “global, not regional, industry, generating strong economic and social benefits”, and that Etihad “wanted to engage with Europe for mutual gain.” Hogan also said that “external investment is not a threat. It is an opportunity to strengthen airlines, and to support employment and economic growth.” Etihad Airways has acquired minority stakes in three European airlines – airberlin (29.2%), Aer Lingus (4.99%) and Air Serbia (49%). The airline recently finalized the acquisition of a 33.3%