26 OCTOBER 2020

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Article from BTNews 26 OCTOBER 2020

Etihad and Israel

The UAE national airline Etihad is pushing ahead with its Israel relationship and is even developing promotional material in Hebrew.

Last Monday (19 October), in partnership with the Maman Group, the airline operated its first two-way flights between Israel and the Gulf state.  A Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft made the 3hr 30min journey.

The flight out of Ben Gurion brought a group of tourism industry leaders, key corporate decision makers, travel agents, and cargo agents, along with media to experience Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, at the invitation of Etihad Airways and representatives of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry.

This is the latest development in a growing cooperation between the two nations following the establishment of diplomatic ties, and the signing of the Abraham Accords between the UAE and Israel in Washington DC on 15 September. It also follows Israeli national airline El Al’s first symbolic commercial flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi on 31 August.

His Excellency Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Chairman, Etihad Aviation Group, said: "Today’s flight is a historic opportunity for the development of strong partnerships here in the UAE, and in Israel, and Etihad as the national airline, is delighted to be leading the way. We are just starting to explore the long-term potential of these newly forged relationships, which will be sure to greatly benefit the economies of both nations, particularly in the areas of trade and tourism, and ultimately the people who call this diverse and wonderful region home.”

www.etihad.com

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