Arkia Israeli Airlines bought three Boeing 787-9

The order for two dash 9s and two options is worth $336 million at list prices and scheduled for delivery in 2012. An engine choice for the aircraft has not been announced yet
 
Boeing announced last week that it sold a combined three 787-9 Dreamliners, plus two options, to Arkia Israeli Airlines parent Nakash Group of America. Nakash Group of America is a multi-national, multi-billion dollar conglomerate that owns Arkia Israeli Airlines.
 
The company also owns Jordache Enterprises, which designs and manufactures a wide variety of denim, apparel and accessories. Jordache has earned a distinguished reputation for quality and excellence.
 
Arkia, based in Tel Aviv, will operate the 787s, making it the first airline in Israel to offer 787 services to its passengers. Nakash's order for two dash 9s and two options is worth $336 million at list prices and scheduled for delivery in 2012.
 
It did not announce an engine choice for the aircraft, which will be used on routes to North America and the Far East. The carrier is evaluating the two engine options for the 787, which are the General Electric GEnx and the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.
 
Arkia operates one 757-200, two 757-300s, four ATR 72-500s and five Dash 7s. Since its launch in April 2004, the 787 has become the world's fastest-selling commercial airplane. Thirty-seven customers worldwide have placed more than 450 orders and commitments for the 787, preferring its superior efficiency, economics, range and passenger comfort.