Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali has over four decades’ experience in the aviation industry
Etihad Airways recently announced the appointment of Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali as Senior Vice President Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs.
Reporting to Dr. Nadia Bastaki, Chief People, Government and Corporate Affairs Officer, Captain Al Ali joins Etihad 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.
In this role, he was responsible for developing and directing national air transport strategy, leading bilateral and multilateral air services agreement negotiations, and providing advisory policy support to the UAE Federal Government on aviation-related matters.
Operational expertise
A distinguished UAE national with a career spanning more than 40 years in aviation, Captain Al Ali brings a distinctive combination of operational flying expertise and high-level regulatory and diplomatic experience.
In his new role, Captain Al Ali will oversee Etihad’s government affairs strategy, manage relationships with aviation authorities and government stakeholders worldwide.
Captain Al Ali holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Science; a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and a Judicial Expertise Diploma from the Dubai Judicial Institute, among other qualifications.
