El Al Israel Airlines

By Jens Flottau
Civil aviation is in increasing danger as Israel trades missile fire with Iran and its proxies. IATA warns that protection must be guaranteed.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
El Al has become an air transport lifeline since war broke out in Gaza.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al posted a second quarter net profit of $147 million as it works to maintain air transport activities to and from Israel under threat of possible airstrikes
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al Israel Airlines has announced an agreement with Boeing for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft to replace its aging 737NG fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Many foreign airlines have temporarily suspended flights to Israel, creating pressure for the El Al fleet which is operating at its maximum.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The aircraft will gradually replace El Al's existing fleet of Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al Israel Airlines has had to change its entire strategy since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al Israel Airlines’ balance sheet has benefitted from its rival carriers’ suspension of flying to Tel Aviv because of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
Aviation Week forecasts the region’s fleet will grow 7.2% annually in the next 10 years, resulting in an in-service fleet of 3,290 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
The Delta and El Al codeshare agreement gives more connecting options to passengers flying between the U.S. and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Bookings collapse as, security considerations affect operations. Many airlines in the Middle East have to adapt to new realities, again.
Dubai Airshow

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Lori Ranson
Several major airlines have suspended flights to Israel's international gateway Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport after Hamas fighters launched attacks from Gaza.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al launched its narrowbody fleet replacement campaign in April and also invited engine manufacturers.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Israel’s national carrier El Al is targeting new connections to the U.S., the Philippines and Australia.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Atlanta-based Delta and El Al Israel Airlines have agreed to implement a mutual codeshare arrangement.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
A nonstop link between Israel and Australia has moved closer after El Al Israel Airlines signed a letter of intent to open a new route to Melbourne.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A selection of 50 new air services launching this month, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines is returning to Turkey after more than 15 years away and has become the first Israeli airline to overfly Oman.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Israeli carrier originally intended to open a route during summer 2020.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Israeli airline hopes to begin an inaugural route from Tel Aviv to the Japanese capital in March having twice previously postponed plans to enter the market.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Saudi Arabia has opened its airspace to Israeli airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Saudi Arabia has opened its airspace to Israeli airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The airline said strong economic ties between the UAE and Israel will drive demand.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al Israel Airlines Board of Directors has appointed Dina Ben Tal Ganancia as CEO of the company.
Airlines & Lessors