Etihad Airways has appointed Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali as Senior Vice President – Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs. The appointment places Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali in charge of the airline’s aeropolitical and government engagement strategy.
In this role, Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali will report to Dr. Nadia Bastaki, Chief People, Government and Corporate Affairs Officer.
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Transition from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority
Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali joins Etihad Airways from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), where he most recently served as Senior Director of the Air Transport Department from 2013 to 2025.
During his tenure at the GCAA, Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali was responsible for developing and directing national air transport strategy. His portfolio included leading bilateral and multilateral air services agreement negotiations and providing aviation policy advisory support to the UAE Federal Government.
Over Four Decades of Aviation Experience
Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali brings more than 40 years of aviation experience, combining operational flying expertise with regulatory and diplomatic leadership. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and has completed over 12,000 flying hours.
His career spans operational aviation as well as senior-level policy and international engagement within the civil aviation ecosystem.
Mandate to Lead Global Government Affairs Strategy
At Etihad Airways, Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali will oversee government affairs strategy, manage relationships with aviation authorities and government stakeholders worldwide, and lead the airline’s aeropolitical agenda.
The role places him at the centre of international aviation negotiations, regulatory alignment, and strategic government engagement for the airline.
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Academic and Professional Qualifications
Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Law. He has also earned a Judicial Expertise Diploma from the Dubai Judicial Institute and has completed an Arbitration qualification along with several diplomas in Arbitration and International Relations.
With this appointment, Etihad Airways strengthens its leadership in aeropolitical and government affairs as it continues to expand its international network and regulatory engagement.
