24.12.07
Mofaz to ask gov't to subsidize 80% of local airlines' security expenses
The step is seen as a further attempt to open Israel's skies and lower ticket prices for consumers. Total estimated costs are $80 million per year
24.12.07
China approved Israeli firm to enter joint venture with China's Chery
Israel Corp. will invest $225 million through its subsidiary Quantum for a stake in the joint venture
24.12.07
El Al: freighter landed with 13 tons of fuel on board
Investigation began following claims made by the pilot that fuel consumption was too high during the flight
24.12.07
Ron-Tal: government should bring forward Eilat ports' privatization
In 2007 IPC invested some NIS20 million in upgrading Eilat port facilities and NIS7 million were allocated in next year's budget to upgrade the port security infrastructure
17.12.07
British Midland plans to add daily flight to Ben Gurion
The second-largest British carrier, announced last week it would start as from March 13th 2008 operating daily flights between London and Tel Aviv
17.12.07
Sundor will fly Christmas pilgrims from Russia and Italy to Israel
1,800 Christmas pilgrims and tourists will be flown to Israel on Sundor airlines specially chartered planes
17.12.07
OECD launches Israel's Roadmap for Accession
The OECD had formally started talks with five prospective members. The entry of Israel into the OECD will be a historical turning point for the Israeli economy
17.12.07
95% of tropical fish grown in Israel are exported
Israel is now counted among countries like China, Japan, and Singapore with the distinction of producing the best quality fish
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