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Etihad Launches first commercial flight from UAE to Israel

Etihad Launches first commercial flight from UAE to Israel: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today launched its flight service between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Additionally, UAE added Israel to its “Green List”, giving quarantine-free travel for visitors arriving in UAE from Israel.

The launch of flight is the base of the next historic step in developing diplomatic, trade and tourism ties between UAE and Israel. It is the part of the Abraham Accords agreement.

#UAE‘s @etihad Airways inaugurates all-new #AbuDhabi-Tel Aviv route. Another step in the growing relations between the two countries. ??✈️?? https://t.co/5qONmt3M5g pic.twitter.com/YC29Aoqgop
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) April 6, 2021
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 flight EY598, the first direct commercial flight which took 3 hours and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, took to the skies this morning (Tuesday) at 10:05 (UAE time) and landed at Ben Gurion Airport at 12:30 (Israel time). On board the flight was a diplomatic and economic delegation representing the UAE. The delegation includes H.E. Mohamed Al-Khaja, UAE’s first Ambassador to Israel, Eitan Nae’eh, Israel’s Head of Mission to the UAE, and Tony Douglas, Etihad’s Group CEO.

تغمرني عواطف جياشة وانا على متن اول رحلة تدشنها شركة طيران الاتحاد الاماراتية بين ابو ظبي وإسرائيل. هذا فصل تاريخي إضافي في نسيج العلاقات المتنامية بين البلدين@uaeinisrael @etihad, @gulfjewish @lalshareef, @hend_mana @emiratestrans @Dralsarrah @kaisos1987 pic.twitter.com/wDXfB6o2JO
— Eitan Na’eh (@AmbassadorNaeh) April 6, 2021

The flight received with the traditional water cannon salute. A welcome reception followed, with speeches given by the UAE’s Ambassador to Israel, Etihad’s Group CEO, and Shmuel Zakay, CEO, Ben Gurion International Airport.

The route will be operated by one of Etihad’s flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. With 290 seats – 28 Business studios and 262 Economy smart seats, the Dreamliner features Etihad’s renowned e-box entertainment system and in flight wi-fly connectivity network.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”