Israir Airlines & Tourism Ltd

Czech charter and ACMI operator Smartwings faces an unclear future after Israeli airline Israir walked away from a protracted attempt to take it over.

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.

The U.S. has tentatively approved Israir Airlines’ application to resume service to the U.S., clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the Israeli carrier’s return.

Israir Airlines has applied to the DOT for foreign air carrier permit to resume scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and New York.

The Israeli leisure carrier announced in May that it plans to acquire a further 50% in the MRO provider.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in April 2022, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

The launch of flights follows an agreement to normalize diplomatic relations.

Israeli charter operator Israir has already applied for a number of slots between TLV and AUH and, according to Israeli media, leisure carrier Arkia also plans flights to DXB from Jan. 3, 2021.

Israir, the third-largest carrier in Israel, has moved forward with plans to begin a commercial route between Tel Aviv and the United Arab Emirates.