Etihad makes first commercial flight between UAE and Israel

Etihad Airways has made a cargo delivery of COVID 19 aid to Tel Aviv with the Israeli Ambassador to the UN saying that he hoped this would be followed by direct commercial passenger trips between the two countries. “For the first time, Etihad cargo plane just landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport! Hopefully soon, we will see passenger flights, too”, said Danny Danon on Twitter. “Having visited, I know the UAE is a fascinating place, and look to continue improving relations between our countries.” A Boeing 787-9 flew from Abu Dhabi on May 19 to Tel Aviv, carrying supplies destined for