Israir to open New York ticket sales as Airbus A330 launch nears
Israir Airlines is launching ticket sales for its new Tel Aviv to New York route following the acquisition of two Airbus A330 aircraft. The airline secured necessary regulatory approvals from the FAA and US Department of Transportation to begin transatlantic operations in September.
Why it matters
This expansion represents a significant strategic shift for the airline as it moves from regional short-haul flights to international long-haul service.
Israir Airlines will open ticket sales for its New York route on Monday night after completing preparations to operate two Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft, the company announced Monday.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.The airline said it completed the operational and regulatory preparations for the new aircraft within three and a half months. On May 27, Israir made the final payment for the purchase of the two A330s, bringing its total investment to approximately $85 million, including service-related modifications and an inventory of spare parts.Since then, the company said it has signed more than 60 agreements covering various aspects of the new operation and obtained the required approvals from Israel's Civil Aviation Authority, the US Department of Transportation, and the US Federal Aviation Administration.The FAA approval, received in August,…
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