El Al Israel Airlines

By Kurt Hofmann
EL AL Israel Airlines has appointed a new executive management team, including the appointment of Levy Halevy as CEO, succeeding Dina Ben Tal Ganancia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
El Al intends to maintain its fleet renewal program through 2026, with new aircraft continuing to enter service, CEO Dina Ben Tal Gannansia said.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
El Al is calling on Israel to reject any plan for Wizz Air to have a base at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, warning that it would harm national resilience.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Wizz Air plans to restore its full flight schedule to Israel by early September as it aims to become the country’s largest inbound European carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia will step down at the end of 2025, capping a 20-year career with the Israeli flag carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines plans to gradually restore full flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport following the reopening of Israeli airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Israel’s airstrikes on Iran early June 13 have triggered a wave of airspace closures across the Middle East and led to widespread flight cancellations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
El Al foresees a continuation of its recent strong financial performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic canceled plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv this fall, while Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are also stepping back from the market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Since the Hamas attack in September 2023, El Al’s 20% capacity share of all departure seats from Tel Aviv has grown to 49.4% by November 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

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