Israir buys three A320s and becomes Israel’s first Airbus customer

Israir buys three A320s and becomes Israel’s first Airbus customer

Israel based carrier Israir Airlines signed a firm order for three Airbus A320 aircraft on 17th April, 2007, making the airline the first Airbus customer in the country. The deal marks Airbus’ breakthrough in the Israeli market. The aircraft will be configured in all economy class with 174 seats. Israir Airlines will place the aircraft on routes from Israel to all its European destinations. The engines have yet to be chosen.

“We pride ourselves in offering our passengers a personal and more enjoyable flying experience. Israir Airlines is doing its best to offer the highest possible level of quality and the newest planes, and the Airbus A320 fits in well with our philosophy”, said Zohar Endelman, Israir President & CEO.

“I am personally delighted that Israir Airlines have become an Airbus customer. In the A320 aircraft, they have chosen the most technically sophisticated and operationally cost effective single aisle aircraft available. We look forward to establishing a long and lasting relationship with Israir Airlines”, said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.

Israir Airlines was established in 1996 and started off with domestic routes within Israel from Eilat, Tel Aviv and Haifa. The airline has grown quickly and now accounts for almost 40 per cent of domestic air travel. Israir Airlines is also the second largest operator of international flights in Israel.

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