After New York: Israir's New Routes

Israir has received approval from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority to operate Airbus A330 aircraft it purchased for about $85 million, enabling it to operate flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, the Far East, Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The company is continuing a separate certification process for flights to the US, aiming to increase competition on the Tel Aviv–New York route.

Israir is taking a significant step toward becoming a long-haul airline. The company announced it has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority for commercial operation of Airbus A330 aircraft, which it purchased for about $85 million. The approval allows Israir to operate the aircraft independently using its own air and maintenance crews. This means the company will be able to operate flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East. Planned destinations include Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, alongside continued work on a route to the US. The move aims to expand offerings for passengers, especially given high demand for destinations like New York, Thailand, and Japan. Meanwhile, Israir is continuing a separate certification process that will allow it to operate flights to the United States in the future, on the Tel Aviv–New York route, where El Al and Arkia currently compete. The company estimates that the introduction of the A330 aircraft marks a new chapter, with the intention to increase competition and offer attractive prices, similar to what controlling shareholder Rami Levy did in the food market.