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El Al introduces 737 freighter as conflict disrupts PAX flights
Israeli airline El Al is increasing its focus on cargo activity as it anticipates that the negative impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to persist into the first quarter of 2024.The flag-carrier stated that there has been a decline in demand for future flights as a result of the ...
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NewsEL AL interlines with Bamboo Airways and Astral on cargo
Israeli airline EL AL has signed cargo interline agreements with Bamboo Airways and Astral Airlines as it looks to expand its reach in Southeast Asia and Africa.The interline agreement with Vietnam's Bamboo Airways is the first agreement between the two companies and comes into effect immediately, covering both belly and ...
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El Al gets clearance to operate freighters
Israeli airline El Al has secured regulatory approval to operate dedicated freighters from the Israeli civil aviation authority, as it awaits its first converted aircraft.The extension to its commercial licence gives the airline the right to transport freight using all-cargo aircraft until June 5 next year.El Al had disclosed last ...
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NewsEl Al opts for the Opticooler for pharma shipping
Photo: DoKaSch Temperature SolutionsIsraeli flag-carrier EL AL has agreed a Master Rental Agreement with Germany-based DoKaSch Temperature Solutions for use of the latter’s battery-powered, fully air-conditioned Opticooler containers.The airline will use the active cool-chain cargo container for maintaining the temperature integrity of pharmaceutical shipments to and from Israel.EL AL will ...
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NewsEL AL adds capacity to online portal WebCargo
Image source: Pixels Hunter/ ShutterstockIsraeli airline EL AL will place its cargo capacity on booking portal WebCargo.EL AL Cargo will be rolling out on WebCargo across its network covering the US, Europe, and Asia."Digital adoption has always been a top priority for EL AL, and as air cargo demand continues ...
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NewsEL AL and Etihad look to team up on cargo
Left to right: Tony Douglas of Etihad Aviation Group and Gonen Usishkin of EL AL AirlinesEL AL and Etihad will explore a new partnership as the UAE and Israel continue to forge closer business relationships following the signing of a peace deal earlier in the year.EL AL Israel Airlines and ...
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NewsEL AL Cargo expands operations with B747F partnership and Dubai flights
EL AL's new B747F Dubai operationEL AL has further expanded its cargo operations through a new service to Dubai and also by entering into a new partnership with CargoJetX on operations between Europe, Asia and the US.The new Dubai service, operated by an Atlas Air B747F, will run on a ...
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El Al said to add Dubai to wet-leased 747’s freight network
Israeli flag-carrier El Al appears set to broaden its United Arab Emirates reach through a regular cargo service to Dubai, writes FlightGlobal.Several Israeli media outlets are carrying a statement from El Al that a weekly link to Dubai will be added to the route network of a Boeing 747 freighter ...
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EL AL provides update on cargo operations
El Al Israel Airlines has given an update on its cargo schedule. The carrier advised that is operating cargo flights to operate between Tel Aviv, New York JFK and Liege.The update comes amid reports of a labour dispute between the carrier and pilot unions.Moshe Ben Haviv, EL AL Cargo europe ...
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NewsEL AL sees cargo volumes take off in May
EL AL reported an increase in freight volumes in May as the airline transferred its passenger aircraft over to cargo operations.Like many carriers, the Tel Aviv-hubbed carrier utilised its passenger aircraft for cargo operations following the coronavirus outbreak.As a result, in May, the carrier handled 10,800 tons of cargo compared ...
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NewsEL AL expands cargo network to Dominican Republic
Israel-based EL AL Airlines (EL AL) has transported 25 tonnes of medical equipment to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, onboard a Boeing 787-900 passenger aircraft.The flight, which marked the first time that EL Al had operated in San Domingo, was greeted by Daniel Biran Bayor, the Israeli Ambassador to ...
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NewsEL AL removes B777 seats to meet cargo demand
EL AL Israel Airlines and its cargo division are operating cargo-only flights utilising its passenger aircraft in response to a reduction in flights, the closure of borders and the increasing demand for medical equipment such as face masks and other essential goods.In order to increase its cargo capacity, EL AL ...
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EL AL Israel Airlines back in the freighter market with Atlas deal
Freighter operator Atlas Air and EL AL Israel Airlines have entered an agreement that will allow the Tel Aviv-based carrier to expand its reach and cargo lift for its customers through the use of a B747.As part of the ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) agreement, Atlas Air will operate ...
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NewsEl Al Cargo joins cargo.one digital booking platform
EL AL Israel Airlines Cargo has joined cargo.one, the multi-airline digital air cargo booking platform.After a customised integration of just 12 weeks, the first EL AL Cargo digital booking via cargo.one was made by Hellmann Worldwide Logistics on a shipment from Frankfurt to Miami.All El Al Cargo routings from Germany ...
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NewsEL AL confirms exit from B747 freighter operations
EL AL Israel Airlines has ended its Boeing 747-400 freighter operations in favour of partnerships with ASL Airlines and AirBridgeCargo.The company has been offering B747-400F services since April 25, 2010, and has flown 275,000 tons on the aircraft over the last nine years.The aircraft's last flight operated between Liege to ...