Dhaka, April 29 -- Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced the introduction of the Airbus A321LR to its fleet, marking a significant step in the airline's ongoing expansion strategy following record profits last year.

The first A321LR is scheduled to enter service on August 1, 2025, with a total of 10 aircraft expected to join the fleet by the end of the year.

The aircraft will fly from Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport to destinations including Algiers, Athens, Bangkok, Chennai, Chiang Mai, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Kolkata, Krabi, Medan, Milan, Paris, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Riyadh, Tunis, and Zurich.

Over the next few years, Etihad plans to receive 10 new aircraft annually in 2025, 2026, and 2027, enhancing its global reach.

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