Poltrona Frau designs and upholsters Etihad Airways' new Airbus A340-600

The suite features a luxurious seat designed and upholstered by the premium Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau, and offers its first class passengers a seat that is best in class in terms of luxury, quality, comfort and style.

This is an important achievement for PF Emirates, and it highlights the depth of offering from this joint venture, and the positive impact the venture can have on the various projects under development in Abu Dhabi, whether on the ground or in the air.

PF Emirates was founded through a joint agreement between Mubadala and the Poltrona Frau Group in April 2007, with the main objective being to significantly enhance the interior design landscape of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

"I am very proud that Poltrona Frau, through PF Emirates, was chosen by Etihad as a strategic partner for this program. It confirms what we have always known about Abu Dhabi and its leadership: that they are completely determined to create projects and products that are simply of the highest standard in the world,"

commented Matteo di Montezemolo, Vice Chairman of the Poltrona Frau Group.

"In developing this new first class suite, we were determined to incorporate the best design, materials, craftsmanship and technology available in the world, and when it comes to leather upholstery, Poltrona Frau is second to none, and was a natural choice for us," confirmed Peter Baumgartner, Etihad's Chief Commercial Officer.

"Etihad Airways has a clear mission to become the best airline in the world, and working with best in class partners such as Poltrona Frau is a clear testament to their commitment towards achieving this mission. This is a mission PF Emirates shares with Etihad, and one we are proud to be a part of," commented Ossama Khoreibi, Chairman of PF Emirates.