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Follow on Google News | Etihad Airways set to expand in South AmericaEtihad Airways has announced it will launch its first route in South America in summer 2013, with daily non-stop flights between Sao Paulo, Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
By: Etihad Airways Mr Hogan said that the airline is currently in discussions with South American-based carriers about potential commercial partnerships. Etihad Airways currently has 38 codeshare partnerships with airlines around the globe, resulting in a combined network of 323 destinations, more than any other Middle Eastern airline. Beyond its own organic growth, codeshare partnerships and equity stakes are a significant and growing part of the airline’s expansion strategy. Etihad Airways holds a 30 per cent stake of airberlin, 40 per cent of Air Seychelles, 3 per cent of Aer Lingus and 10 per cent of Virgin Australia. The airline will launch its first route in South America on June 1, 2013, with daily non-stop flights between Sao Paulo (http://www.etihadairways.com/ Etihad Airways' service will also provide seamless connections from Brazil to the airline's global network, offering connectivity over Abu Dhabi to markets in the Gulf Co-operation Council, the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. Mr Hogan spoke of the significance of the new route, in particular the economic impact. "Brazil (http://www.etihadairways.com/ "There are 25 major Brazilian companies with offices in Abu Dhabi. Mubadala, the development company of the Government of Abu Dhabi, last year signalled its intent to begin investments in Brazil, valued at up to US$13 billion. "According to the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Brazil trade volumes with the Arab world grew by 28 per cent in 2011 to reach US$25 billion. This is forecasted to grow by a further 10-15% this year. "In addition to supporting the growing ties between Brazil and the Middle East, this new route complements Etihad Airways' recent expansion in North Asia, including the recent introduction of services to Chengdu and Shanghai and the upcoming increase to daily Tokyo services with connections to Nagoya from April 2013. "With some of the fastest connecting flight times to China (http://www.etihadairways.com/ Mr Hogan was in Sao Paulo late last week to meet prominent local diplomats, travel industry executives, media and corporate representatives. - Ends - About Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, began operations in 2003, and in 2011 carried 8.3 million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad Airways serves 86 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Australia and North America and Asia, including Japan flights (http://www.etihadairways.com/ For more information contact: Kelsey Paquin Etihad Airways Corporate Communications Etihad Airways P.O. Box 35566 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates +971 (0) 2 511 1041 www.etihadairways.com End
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