15.11.10
El Al signs code-share agreement with S7 Siberian Airlines
S7 is Russia's biggest domestic air carrier. The move is part of an El Al initiative to establish code shares to selected Russian destinations
15.11.10
Ministry of Transport anticipates a 13% increase in foreign airlines' flights this winter
The CAA had granted permission for a total of 53 foreign carriers to operate regular passenger flights in and out of the country, including six new companies
08.11.10
Minister of Transport Katz: new national security agency to be set up
Due to recent terror events, Minister of Transport desided to set up an agency, similar to the one operating in the United States
08.11.10
Arkia in talks to buy Montenegro Airlines
During a visit to Israel last week, Montenegro Prime Minister and Tourism Minister met Arkia owner and CEO about a possible deal
25.10.10
El Al: low cost London - Tel Aviv flights
According to the company, a round-trip fare for the flights will be £275 for flights between November 1 and December 15
25.10.10
Israel and Georgia agreed to expand bilateral air traffic
Flight frequencies between the two countries will increase from six weekly flights to ten. An additional agreement will be in Tbilisi in few days
25.10.10
Israel and Greece signed new aviation treaty
The new agreement is aimed at promoting the aviation relationship between the countries. It replaces a previous one from 1952
25.10.10
Palestinian Authority: an international airport east of Jerusalem
The PA announced plans to begin construction of ‘West Bank International Airport’. The project is valued at approximately $340 million
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