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Israir Receives Approval to Operate Airbus A330 Flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand

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Israir Receives Approval to Operate Airbus A330 Flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand
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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago

What happened

Israir Airlines received approval to operate Airbus A330 flights, enabling new routes to East Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, with plans to start US flights to New York by August.

  • 01Israir received operational approval to fly Airbus A330 aircraft commercially.
  • 02The approval allows Israir to operate flights independently with its own crews and maintenance.
  • 03Israir plans to apply for routes to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
  • 04The airline purchased Airbus A330 planes for about $85 million.
  • 05Israir is advancing certification to operate flights to the United States.
  • 06First flights to New York are expected to begin in August.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew39 minutes ago
Israir Receives Approval to Operate Airbus A330 Flights to Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israir Receives Approval to Operate Airbus A330s for Long-Haul Flights to Asia and US
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israir Expands Long-Haul Flights After New York Route Approval

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