5-Oct-2011 12:59 PM
Etihad reports best ever third quarter in 3Q2011
Etihad Airways revenue up 39% - financial highlights in 3Q2011:
- Revenue: USD1100 million, +39% year-on-year;
- Passenger: USD833 million, +32%;
- Cargo: USD168 million, +28%;
- Operating costs: +12%;
- Passenger numbers: 2.3 million, +18%;
- Load factor: 80.7%, +3.8 ppts;
- Cargo volume: 77,623 tonnes, +16%;
- Number of aircraft: 63, + seven aircraft. [more]
Etihad Airways: "Our clear target is to breakeven in 2011 and this is another big step in the right direction for us. We are well on track to delivering a continuing financial return to our shareholders," James Hogan. Source: Etihad Airways, CEO.