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Etihad at Dulles (April 2013)

Following up from Etihad Airways' sneak peek I covered in January, Dulles' newest airline celebrated its first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Washington, DC, and a few days later opened a new Diamond First and Business Class Lounge at Gate A14.  Individuals present for the events included Etihad President and CEO James Hogan, as well as HE Michael Corbin, US Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. The entire set can be viewed here.

Monday, April 1st, 2013:

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Finally it was time for the A340-500ER to arrive at Dulles, where the aircraft was greeted by a water arch, followed by welcoming remarks from Etihad PCEO James Hogan and MWAA CEO Jack Potter.

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013:

Several days later, Etihad formally opened their newest Diamond First and Business Class Lounge adjacent to their Gate at A14.  Members of the airline and delegation were also present for the Lounge opening ceremony.  Amenities the lounge features include business connectivity and meeting areas, showers, prayer areas, entertainment pods, family and children's play areas, and a fully staffed kitchen with gourmet chefs, among other relaxing ways to spend time before or after your flight.

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The executive delegation began arriving, and after a full tour of the lounge the opening remarks and ribbon cutting ceremony commenced, followed by a reception.

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My coverage from last week's events at Dulles was used in the Official Etihad Press Releases, and also ended up in anna.aero and Jeff Clabaugh's article in Washington Business Journal, among other aviation news outlets around the world.

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Etihad---anna.aero

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Etihad---Washington-Business-Journal

ANA 25th Anniversary at IAD: UPDATE!

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UPDATED (August  11th, 2011):  Two of my ANA photographs have been featured in USA Today's Travel section photo gallery, accompanying an article about ANA's Annivesary flight.  Check out the article and the gallery (images 24 and 27).

A brief update on my coverage of ANA's 25th Anniversary flight between Tokyo and Washington, D.C.:  My photography was featured in an article on anna.aero last week, and now this week is featured on the cover of Capital Newspaper (Japanese).

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ANA 25th Anniversary at IAD

ANA recently celebrated its 25th anniversary flight between Washington Dulles International Airport serving Washington, D.C. and Narita International Airport in Tokyo.  The passengers and crew for both arriving and departing flights were treated to special Wadaiko drummer performances and complimentary gifts to mark the occasion. UPDATE (August 3rd, 2011):  Some of my photography from the ANA Anniversary has been published in an article in anna.aero.  Check out the article here.

UPDATE (August 12th, 2011):  I made the cover, and provided all images for the Capital Newspaper (Japanese)'s coverage of the ANA Anniversary, and as of August 11th have two photographs included in USA Today's Travel section story on ANA.  Read more about all my ANA press coverage here, or read the USA Today article, or skip direct to the gallery (look for images 24 and 27).

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles

ANA 25th Anniversary at Dulles