Etihad Signs Accounting Outsourcing Deal with Kale Consultants

Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will outsource the accounting of passenger and cargo revenues to aviation accountancy specialist Kale Consultants from April, 2012.

Kale Consultants employs more than 1,500 people and has more than 100 aviation industry clients in over 30 countries.

James Rigney, Etihad Airways’ Chief Financial Officer, said, “Revenue accounting plays a critical role in our fast paced growth and we want to align our process to industry leading practices and quality. We have chosen Kale because of its strategic focus, leading edge technology and expertise in revenue accounting.”

Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2010 carried more than seven million passengers. From its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad serves 86 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, with a fleet of 61 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

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