Etihad CEO says airline is doubling down on growth despite Iran war

Etihad’s Group CEO explains why the airline is still adding planes and routes after the Iran war derailed its record-profit momentum.

Etihad Airways entered 2026 after its most profitable year on record. Then the Iran conflict disrupted flights, drove up jet-fuel costs and put its rapid expansion under pressure.

Group CEO Antonoaldo Neves discusses how Etihad managed the crisis, why the airline is now targeting break-even for the year and why it is still betting on growth.

Watch Antonoaldo Neves’ interview on “Managing Middle East with Dan Murphy” in the video above.