The Etihad Airways logo has remained unchanged in its core since 2003 when the second-largest airline in the UAE was founded. And yet, there have been a couple of updates.
Meaning and history
2003
The original logo was dominated by the word “Etihad” in a creative yet legible type. The Arabic version was placed above, while the word “Airways” in a more regular serif type was placed below. There was also a version of the logo featuring two ribbons (gold and red) and the blue word “Airways.”
2014
The gold grew lighter and brighter. The ribbons disappeared, while the lettering “Airways” grew larger and now featured a simpler type.