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Jan 30, 2014 (newstodate): Etihad is to build its Etihad Regional-concept wider to comprise a number of smaller regional carriers forming networks to feed traffic to and from small regional markets into Etihad's network.
First to add content to the idea was the Swiss carrier Darwin Airlines, now renamed Etihad Regional and operating a fleet of 10 SAAB 2000 aircraft.
Etihad Regional's first flight was not exactly a successful opening, though: the company's SAAB 2000 aircraft suffered a crash on its first flight on the route from Leipzig to Paris CDG, suffering severe damage but with no casualties.
Etihad now holds 33 percent of the stake in the carrier, and the brand name of Etihad Regional is planned to be rolled out to comprise more airlines equity-owned or partnering with Etihad.
First to add content to the idea was the Swiss carrier Darwin Airlines, now renamed Etihad Regional and operating a fleet of 10 SAAB 2000 aircraft.
Etihad Regional's first flight was not exactly a successful opening, though: the company's SAAB 2000 aircraft suffered a crash on its first flight on the route from Leipzig to Paris CDG, suffering severe damage but with no casualties.
Etihad now holds 33 percent of the stake in the carrier, and the brand name of Etihad Regional is planned to be rolled out to comprise more airlines equity-owned or partnering with Etihad.