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Israel Aerospace Industries' first cargo-converted Airbus aircraft completes first flight

A converted aircraft costs tens of millions of dollars, compared with more than $250 million for a new cargo aircraft of the same model directly from the production line.

Israel Aerospace Industries Airbus A330-300BDSF.
Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI

IAI chairman says Defense Ministry debt stands close to NIS 6 b., warns about keeping up production

A ship from which the test of IAI's Naval Lora ballistic missile, September 1, 2026.

German Navy successfully completes trial of Israeli-made naval Lora ballistic missile

An experimental model of Israel Aerospace Industries' Lavi aircraft (left) and a Chinese J-10 fighter jet (right); Illustrative.

Chinese fighter jet based on Israeli design sold to Muslim-majority Uzbekistan


WATCH: IAI launches Dror-1 satellite with SpaceX's help, toward orbit 36,000 km. above Earth

The satellite covers a distance of 3 km per second, and the first part of the flight lasts 3 minutes and 42 seconds. 

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

'Israel must lead technologically'; says Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy

IAI CEO Boaz Levy briefed committee members on the company’s extensive efforts since the outbreak of the war on October 7.

 “The finest minds are here, driven by Zionism and a daily sense of mission."

Amir Peretz leaves IAI leadership role after near-decade of contributions

Peretz bolstered IAI’s presence by establishing a visitors’ center in Washington, DC, and launching a new center for technological innovation; fostering American youth’s interest in aerospace. 

 Amir Peretz and IAI CEO Boaz Levy. March 14, 2023.

Aaron Sorkin to write and possibly direct film on Al Schwimmer's daring legacy

Warner Bros. taps Aaron Sorkin for a film on Al Schwimmer, the man behind Israel’s Aerospace Industries.

 Al Schwimmer with David Ben-Gurion.

 Israel Aerospace Industries Launches- IAI Catalyst

The first Accelerator program in IAI’s US Innovation Center.


Gaining exposure at IAI

Shay Gal, VP of external relations, explains the importance of media coverage.

 Shay Gal, VP of external relations, at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Israel Aerospace Industries media exposure value nearly twice as high as last year

"Media exposure is vital to our ability to reach new markets and achieve our business goals," Vice President for External Relations Shay Gal said.

 Israel Aerospace Industries Chairman Amir Perertz (Left), CEO and President Boaz Levy (Center), and Vice President for External Relations Shay Gal (Right) discussing IAI expansion plans.

Israel Aerospace Industries inaugurates first visitors center in the United States

The center will have state-of-the-art technology, including virtual reality simulators, to give visitors a better understanding of the IAI's products and their capabilities.

 Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan speaking at the opening of the IAI's new visitor center, May 23, 2024.

IAI releases its financial statements for the first quarter of 2024

The company stated this renders it the most advantageous quarter in the company’s history.

 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) releases its financial statements for the first quarter of 2024. May 12, 2024.

Israel, Germany officials meet to discuss production of Arrow 3

The working meeting was the first of its kind to be held, the ministry said, adding that it occurred symbolically during the week of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

 Officials from the Israeli Defense Ministry and their German counterparts convened in a joint meeting at Israel Airospace Industry (IAI) to discuss the Arrow 3 Weapon System production for Germany. May 9, 2024.