EL AL Israel Airlines Finalises Deal for 31 Aircraft

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(15/08/24)
 EL AL Israel Airlines has finalised an agreement for up to 31
Boeing 737 MAX
jets, supporting the airline’s plans to renew its fleet of
737 airplanes.

EL AL’s 737 MAX order follows its purchase earlier
this year of three additional 787-9 airplanes with options for six
more as the flag carrier further expands its 787 Dreamliner fleet.

The
airline will take delivery of a new 787-9 this year and plans to
receive two more new 787-9s on lease in the coming years.

EL AL Israel Airlines B787-8 reg: 4X-ERA. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

“This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which
will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced service and
technology experience in the industry,” said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia,
CEO, EL AL Israel Airlines. “The implementation of the long-term
procurement plan, which began with the purchase of additional 787 Dreamliners earlier this year and culminates in the current deal,
once again demonstrates our commitment to the Israeli public and
the state. EL AL has a central role
in ensuring open skies for Israel. The implementation of our
strategic plan – which aims to expand the fleet, increase the
value proposition for customers and increase capacity and seating
– will ensure a strong and growing company for many years to
come.”

The
737 MAX will help the airline to reduce fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the
airplanes they will replace. They also have a 50% smaller noise footprint.

“We are honored EL AL has chosen Boeing airplanes
to power its past, present and future as we continue to build on
seven decades of partnership,” said Stephanie Pope, president and
CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We know EL AL depends on the
versatility and reliability of Boeing airplanes, and we look
forward to delivering the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets that
will reshape and grow the airline in the coming decades.”

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