Israeli airline Israir has received approval from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority to operate flights to the United States, according to journalist Dean Fisher (N12). The company says it will submit a formal request to the FAA to operate flights to New York as early as August.
Israel's low-cost carrier Israir has received regulatory approval from the Israel Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate flights to the United States, journalist Dean Fisher (N12) reported Tuesday. The company plans to submit a formal request to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch flights to New York as early as August.
The development comes as Israir has been expanding its long-haul capabilities. As The Zioneer previously reported, the airline recently received regulatory approval for the purchase of Airbus A330 aircraft, which are suitable for transatlantic routes. The move also contrasts with the continued absence of U.S. carriers from the Israel market: N12 reported in July that no American airline is expected to return to Israel before September.
The CAA approval is a necessary regulatory step before Israir can begin the process of obtaining FAA authorization for direct flights to the U.S. The airline's push to enter the transatlantic market could provide additional competition on routes currently dominated by El Al and other carriers.
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