Neves assumed his current role in October 2022. Etihad Airways is the U.A.E.’s national airline. In November 2023, Etihad Airways joined the U.A.E.-led consortium Air-CRAFT to research renewable and advanced aviation fuels. In the same month, it announced a partnership with Air France-KLM Group regarding their loyalty programs, following an MoU signed earlier in September 2023. In 2023, Etihad Airways carried 14 million passengers, a 40% increase compared to 2022. It also reported total revenues of $5.5 billion. Neves was previously CEO and board member of TAP, Portugal’s national airline, and president of Azul Airlines in Brazil.