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


Thousands of Israelis stranded in Greece following expected lockdown

Later on Monday, Israir received approval from Greek authorities to send rescue flights to Thessaloniki for the purpose of returning Israelis home.

People wearing protective face masks sit outside the AHEPA hospital, where the first confirmed coronavirus case is being treated, in Thessaloniki, Greece, February 26, 2020

Russian fighter jet flies close to Israir passenger flight over Cyprus

While the passenger plane was never put in serious danger, it was not an isolated incident, with multiple civilian flights in the area having been interrupted by Russian fighters that day

Israir

Rami Levy makes NIS 70 million offer to purchase Israir Airlines

The offer is considered relatively low and reflects the financial damage caused to Israir by the coronavirus lockdown.

Israir

Israir will start flying to Abu Dhabi once it gets approval

Israir is the first Israeli flight company that filed a request to hold direct flights to the UAE.

Israir