Israir

Israir to begin New York flights in September after $85m. investment in two Airbus A330 aircraft

The first flight from Tel Aviv to New York is scheduled for September 15, while the first flight from New York to Israel is planned for September 17.

Israir prepares to open ticket sales for its New York route after completing preparations to operate two Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.
An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'

Israir Airbus A320 aircraft.

Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York flights from October

Female pilot in the cockpit.

More women in the cockpit: Israir welcomes three new female pilots, reaching a record high


Direct Israel-Morocco flights as early as July 25, Ushpiz visits Rabat

The Israeli director-general is expected to hold talks with his Moroccan counterpart and other top officials in Rabat to discuss ways to advance and strengthen diplomatic ties.

First-ever El Al flight to Morocco about to take off from TLV

Michaeli outlines five point plan for Israel's Transportation Ministry

Transferring certain authorities to local councils would allow municipilities to individually conclude whether they would prefer to run public transportation services during Shabbat.

Labor leader Merav Michaeli.

COVID: Vaccinated Israelis can now enter Croatia without quarantine

The country joins a number of other destinations such as Georgia, Dubai, Cyprus, Montenegro and Greece, which will open on April 14 for tourism.

THE ALMOST empty Ben-Gurion Airport last week.

Coronavirus: Israir to start ‘green flights’ on Tel Aviv-Eilat route

Starting from Tuesday, Israir will organize a flight a day reserved to those who are entitled to the green passport.

Israir crew members prepare for flights to Eilat to renew

Two rescue flights for Israelis stranded abroad to depart Monday

The rescue flights are meant for Israelis who were abroad when the decision to shut down the country's airport was made, as well as for Israeli patients who require medical treatment abroad.

FLIGHT ATTENDANTS in full protective gear attend the boarding of an Israir flight between Tel Aviv and Eilat

Rami Levy expected to buy Israir - report

In October, Rami Levy made a low NIS 70 million bid for the airline, but he later raised it in line with other competing offers.

Rami Levy

Israeli airlines to operate massive airlift for returning citizens abroad

Meanwhile, dozens of passengers who were about to depart from Ben-Gurion Airport to Dubai have canceled their flights and have returned home.

The logos of El Al and Gulf Air are seen in this illustrative photo.

Israel's El Al, Israir working on direct flights to Morocco

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis said that "If all parties are serious, it will be possible to open direct lines within three months."

AN EL AL plane carrying Israeli and US delegations to Abu Dhabi departs from Ben-Gurion Airport on August 31.

Netanyahu, Regev congratulate Israir for first commercial flight to Dubai

"When we land in Israel we clap our hands," Netanyahu noted, referring to an Israeli tradition of applauding whenever landing back in Israel after a trip abroad.

Israir

Saudi Arabia officially approves Israeli flights over its airspace

In September, Saudi Arabia declared that it will be allowing all foreign civilian flights to fly over its airspace, but didn't mention Israel.

AN EL AL plane carrying Israeli and US delegations to Abu Dhabi departs from Ben-Gurion Airport on August 31.