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Aircraft and finance. Etihad interested in Aer Lingus' share owned by the Irish government

Abu Dhabi, United ARab Emirates - "But they have still not approached us"

On Tuesday 16 October 2012 the president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways James Hogan declared that the United Arab Emirates' company could take into consideration the acquisition of Aer Lingus' 25% stake which is currently owned by the Irish government. The Middle-Eastern carrier already owns a 2.987% stake in the shamrock company. "If the Irish government approached us to look at...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1146435
Rome, Italy, 10/16/2012 20:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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