Arkia Airline Acquired by Investor Group
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
A group of investors has signed a deal to acquire a controlling stake in the Israeli airline Arkia, injecting tens of millions of dollars into the company. The Nakash brothers, current owners, announced the agreement on November 12, 2026. The investor group includes prominent business figures and aims to stabilize and strengthen Arkia's operations for the long term.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Arkia airline is being acquired by a group of investors who will inject tens of millions of dollars.
- The Nakash brothers announced the deal on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to sell their controlling stake.
- The investor group includes Einav Adib-Berrer, Kidon Dahari, Yaron Adib, and Yariv Lerner.
- The new owners aim to stabilize and strengthen Arkia's operations for the long term.
- Avi Hurumro led the transaction for the current owners, the Nakash brothers.
A deal has been signed for a group of investors to acquire a controlling stake in the Israeli airline Arkia. The Nakash brothers, who currently own the company, announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, that they have finalized an agreement to bring in new investors. Avi Hurumro, CEO of the Nakash Group and appointed by the brothers to lead the company's recovery, spearheaded the transaction.
Under the terms of the agreement, the acquiring group will inject tens of millions of dollars into Arkia, securing a majority of the company's shares and thus control. The investor group includes businesswoman Einav Adib-Berrer, who owns medical centers like TLV Medical Center. Also involved are businessmen Kidon Dahari and Yaron Adib, co-owners of income-generating real estate companies Yashpro and Tanoport, who previously won a tender for Tanoport in 2017. Yariv Lerner, a businessman and chairman of the Negev Group (Negev Ceramics), is also part of the consortium.
The acquiring group stated their belief in Arkia and the Israeli aviation sector, recognizing Arkia as a veteran brand with a dedicated workforce. They emphasized their long-term commitment to stabilizing and strengthening the company's operations for the benefit of its employees, passengers, and the Israeli economy. The agreement was facilitated by lawyers Tony Toledano and Gadi Ouzan.
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