Abu Dhabi: An Etihad Airways delegation led by chief executive James Hogan arrived in India, and met with key civil aviation officials and trade partners in the nation's capital, New Delhi.
Hogan met with the Indian Minister for Civil Aviation Vyalar Ravi and other authorities to discuss growth opportunities in the Indian aviation market.
He said: "India is a cornerstone market and the largest market we serve, with eight destinations. The scope of our Indian operation today reflects the historic ties between the UAE and India, and is also indicative of the great potential for the region and our confidence in its future growth."
Hogan added: "We see enormous opportunity to expand and diversify our services in light of the unique mix of traffic and both countries' growing position as world-class business and holiday destinations.
"We appreciate the support of the Indian government and our positive partnership with Indian civil aviation authorities, without whose support this growth would not be possible. We look forward to continued cooperation."
The airline hosted a reception for trade partners and corporate guests at the Imperial Hotel. The event was also attended by Bollywood actress and Etihad brand ambassador Katrina Kaif, who is in town to launch the airline's "Next Stop Bollywood" online dance competition.
