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Etihad only plans to take six of the larger 777-9 over the coming years. It’s also understood a number of 7 87 Dreamliners were also dropped from their books. Boeing and Etihad have agreed not to disclose figures yet, so these numbers are subject to confirmation. 28 of the 71 787s ordered have been delivered so far. Etihad Airways The 777X is Boeing's newest family of twin-aisle airplanes that builds on the passenger-preferred and market-leading 777 and 787 families. The Boeing 777X will deliver unmatched performance, exceptional profitability and industry leading reliability. Etihad Airways; IATA EY: ICAO ETD: Callsign ETIHAD: Country: United Arab Emirates: Airline Founded: Jul 2003: Started Operations: 12 Nov 2003: Base / Main Hub: Abu Dhabi International (AUH / OMAA) Fleet Size: 103 Aircraft (+ 6 On Order/Planned) Average Fleet Age 1: 6.4 Years: Official Site: etihad.com. Etihad Airways is a public regular airline that was founded in 2003 in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi). Etihad Airways fleet consists of 108 aircraft with 23 Airbus A320 200, 10 Airbus A321 200, 18 Airbus A330 200, 6 Airbus A330 300, 10 Airbus A380 800, 3 Boeing B777 200LR, 19 Boeing B777 300ER, 19 Boeing B787 9.

Etihad Airways and GE Aviation have partnered to launch GE’s 360 Foam Wash, a groundbreaking jet engine cleaning system, to optimise performance of Etihad’s GE90 and GEnx-1B engines on its Boeing 777 and 787 fleets.

Etihad Airways and GE Aviation have partnered to launch GE’s 360 Foam Wash. Image: Etihad Airways

GE’s 360 Foam Wash is an alternative to the water wash method, and restores engine performance leading to reductions in fuel consumption. The process involves injecting a specially-formulated, proprietary solution that removes dust and dirt particles in the engine. The system is self-contained, allowing it to be used inside maintenance hangars or outdoors.

As one of the first airlines to partner with GE on the development of 360 Foam Wash, Etihad marked several milestones in the technology’s advancement. Etihad is the first airline to:

trial GE’s Foam Wash with a GE90 engine on wing;

Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300er Seating Chart

Etihad Airways Boeing 777-200lr Seating

receive a GE90 Foam Wash license; and

Etihad 777 Business Class

receive licenses for multiple GE engine programs (GE90 and GEnx).

The airline’s collaboration in the trial process was important to the product’s development, contributing to GE’s data collection and analysis, and improving reliability of 360 Foam Wash equipment.

Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300er

“GE Aviation shares a commitment to develop innovative solutions in aircraft engine maintenance with the team at Etihad Airways,” said Jean Lydon-Rodgers, Vice President and General Manager of GE Aviation’s After Market Strategic Solutions. “We are learning more about how our engines operate and how they respond in hot and harsh environments than ever before, and our longstanding relationship with Etihad has been integral to that process. The research that has gone into producing GE’s 360 Foam Wash is a shining example of that.”