Israeli Plane Lands in Dubai for First Time in 8 Months
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
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- An Israeli Arkia Airlines plane landed in Dubai on Sunday.
- This is the first Israeli flight to Dubai in approximately eight months.
- The flight was made possible by cooperation between Arkia and state officials.
- Arkia plans two passenger flights and one luggage return flight this weekend.
- The flight marks a significant step in restoring Israeli aviation to the Emirates.
An Arkia Israeli Airlines plane landed in Dubai on Sunday for the first time in approximately eight months. The last Arkia flight to the United Arab Emirates took place on February 26, 2026, just two days before Operation "Iron Sword." Since then, no Israeli airline has landed in Dubai.
The airline will also operate a separate, dedicated flight to return luggage belonging to passengers who remained in Dubai. This complex operation, both operationally and security-wise, was made possible through extensive efforts and close cooperation between Arkia and state officials.
Arkia expressed gratitude to Shmulik Zakai, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority, Sharon Kedmi, Director of the Airports Authority, and senior officials in the aviation security system for their collaboration in finding a solution and enabling the flights. After months of Arkia's determined efforts to restore Israeli airlines to the Dubai route, Sunday's flight marks a significant first step in the return of Israeli aviation to the Emirates.
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