The Middle East’s

4. Antonoaldo Neves

Designation: Group CEO
Company: Etihad Aviation Group
Established: 2003
Country: UAE
Category: Travel & Tourism

Etihad announced it ordered six Airbus A330-900s in November 2025, with seven additional A350-1000s, bringing its total to 27 and three A350Fs; along with leasing nine A330-900s from Avolon. The A330neo and A350 range can operate on up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, with Airbus aiming to hit 100% by 2030. Neves assumed his role in 2022.