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.