The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported last week, on the eve of the Jewish New Year 5767, that Israel's population was 7.077 million people

The survey found that 83% of El Al flights took off on time without delays. El Al was also ranked fifth in luggage loss

This is 16% below the projected traffic of 2.25 million. Despite the smaller number of passengers the number of incoming flights increased

Exports to the US grew by 98% over the corresponding period in 2005, to $1.17 billion; Exports to Eastern Europe and the Far East rose by 69%. The industry employs 7,000 workers

Statistical analysis published last week by the economic department ofthe Israel Export and International Cooperation Instituteshows that South Koreais a clear leader, in terms of growth, among Israel's export markets in July 2006

At present, El Al Israel Airlines is the only Israeli airline with designated carrier status on the Tel Aviv-Paris route

The 2006 Index of Economic Freedom, published last week by the Heritage Foundation and “The Wall Street Journal”, ranks Israel in the 36th place

Under the new structure, licensing, control and enforcement of the defense export from Israel will be separated from marketing and promotion activities