So-called transition bonds are used by companies to gradually switch to more environmentally sustainable operations

DUBAI - Etihad Airways, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi government, on Tuesday began marketing U.S. dollar-denominated 'transition' sukuk, or Islamic bonds, a document showed.

The airline gave initial price guidance in the mid-2% area for the sukuk, according to the document from one of the banks arranging the deal, which is expected to close on Wednesday.

So-called transition bonds are used by companies to gradually switch to more environmentally sustainable operations.

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