30.05.13
Construction on Israel's new Ramon international airport takes off
The airport is scheduled to be operational in four years
30.05.13
El Al Airlines quarterly loss widens to US$32.5m
The airline said its revenue was hurt by Operation Pillar of Cloud - military conflict in the fourth quarter of 2013 as well as increased competition and higher operating costs
29.04.13
Ben Gurion voted the world's 100th best airport
The airport handles over 12 million passengers a year
29.04.13
Israeli Government approves ‘Open Skies’ agreement
As a result of the agreement, Israel's three airlines went on strike. The strike ended last Monday after an agreement was reached with the government
21.04.13
Israeli Airlines on strike over "Open Skies" resolution
The Israeli government was scheduled to ratify the agreement on Sunday
15.04.13
FIMI to acquire up to 47% of El Al Airlines
In the first stage, at the time the deal is closed, FIMI will invest up to US$50 million for a 38% holding in El Al
09.04.13
Ex-Im Bank authorizes US$190 million to support sale of Boeing 737-900ER to El Al
The transaction will help Boeing create and sustain more than 1,300 American jobs
09.04.13
easyJet adds more Tel Aviv-Luton flights
The low cost UK airline will offer 11 weekly flights in each direction
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