Etihad CEO James Hogan reaffirms commitment to state of Maharashtra

James Hogan, Etihad Airways' president and chief executive officer, have met the Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, to reaffirm the Abu Dhabi-based airline's commitment to the Indian state and its capital Mumbai.
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Hogan, accompanied by Vijay Poonoosamy, the airline’s vice president, international & public affairs and Neerja Bhatia, general manager – India, met Chief Minister Fadnavis at his official residence in India’s commercial capital.

During the meeting the chief minister outlined the priorities of the state, identifying areas of mutual interest and opportunities for Etihad Airways to support economic growth. 

The chief minister and Hogan discussed new areas of collaboration between Maharashtra and Etihad Airways, especially in tourism and cargo exports. 

In turn, Hogan gave the chief minister an introduction to Etihad Airways, its operations into India and the significant benefits that come from the airline’s commercial and strategic partnership with Indian carrier, Jet Airways, for both India and Jet Airways.