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• David Kaminski-Morrow
Israeli leisure carrier Israir has secured FAA approval to begin North American operations, following clearance from Israel’s aviation regulator. The airline plans to use Airbus A330s on flights between Tel Aviv and New York, opening a new long-haul market for its expanding network.
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Israeli leisure carrier Israir has secured FAA approval to begin North American operations, following clearance from Israel’s aviation regulator. The airline plans to use Airbus A330s on flights between Tel Aviv and New York, opening a new long-haul market for its expanding network.
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