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Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service

Israir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 as it prepares to launch long-haul operations from Tel Aviv to New York’s JFK. The aircraft arrival signals the airline’s transition into wider international capacity and supports the start of its transatlantic network plan.

2026-06-24T01:07:14.348608-07:00

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Israel weighs US IPO for state-owned defense primes IAI and Rafael to ease local disclosure

2026-06-23T08:40:09.522600-07:00

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

Business Wire

Gilat Satellite Networks to buy most of Comtech’s satellite & space communications business for $157.5M—targeting U.S. defense s

2026-06-15T03:46:22.094115-07:00

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Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service Israir has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 as it prepares to launch long-haul operations from Tel Aviv to New York’s JFK. The aircraft arrival signals the airline’s transition into wider international capacity and supports the start of its transatlantic network plan.

2026-06-24T01:07:14.348608-07:00

Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service

Bloomberg

Israel weighs US IPO for state-owned defense primes IAI and Rafael to ease local disclosure Israel is considering a US listing for state-owned defense companies Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, aiming to potentially avoid stricter disclosure obligations in the local market. The move would shift the financing and transparency footprint of two major Israeli defense industrials to US capital markets.

2026-06-23T08:40:09.522600-07:00

Israel weighs US IPO for state-owned defense primes IAI and Rafael to ease local disclosure

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two Airbus A321-200s, its first units of the type. The move brings incremental narrowbody capacity via leasing, supported by AerCap’s aircraft placement into an operator’s near-term fleet plan.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

FlightGlobal

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airBaltic and EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga; partnership ties Israel–Europe connectivity to airBaltic’s Tel Av Latvian carrier airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement effective July 1, 2026. The deal is designed to expand single-journey connectivity between Israel and Europe via Riga, aligning with airBaltic’s plan to restore Riga–Tel Aviv flights on the same date.

2026-06-15T07:17:28.609651-07:00

airBaltic and EL AL codeshare to launch July 1, 2026 via Riga; partnership ties Israel–Europe connectivity to airBaltic’s Tel Av

Business Wire

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Gilat Satellite Networks to buy most of Comtech’s satellite & space communications business for $157.5M—targeting U.S. defense s Gilat Satellite Networks has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of Comtech Telecommunications’ Satellite & Space Communications segment for $157.5 million in cash (cash-free, debt-free), subject to working-capital adjustments. The deal is framed as a consolidation of advanced defense and satellite communications ground technology and follows a previously failed Comtech acquisition attempt by Gilat.

2026-06-15T03:46:22.094115-07:00

Gilat Satellite Networks to buy most of Comtech’s satellite & space communications business for $157.5M—targeting U.S. defense s

FlightGlobal

IAI completes $50M Kfir C12 modernization for Sri Lanka Air Force, with first post-upgrade flight Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the 2021-launched modernization of Sri Lanka Air Force’s existing Kfir fighter fleet, marked by the first flight of an upgraded Kfir C12. IAI says the program improves operational life and readiness, under a roughly US$50 million contract signed in 2021.

2026-06-11T21:44:00.320509-07:00

IAI completes $50M Kfir C12 modernization for Sri Lanka Air Force, with first post-upgrade flight

Politico

Iran closes western airspace amid renewed Iran–Israel strikes; Israel conducts counterstrike on rocket attacks Iran has closed its western airspace “until further notice” following Iranian rocket attacks on Israel, citing safety assessments by the civil aviation authority. Hours later, Israel’s air force struck military targets in western and central Iran, prompting U.S. calls for an immediate halt to attacks and warnings of escalation.

2026-06-07T20:11:41.200477-07:00

Iran closes western airspace amid renewed Iran–Israel strikes; Israel conducts counterstrike on rocket attacks

Associated Press

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as evacuation warnings issued for nine villages Israel’s air force struck parts of southern Lebanon, according to the military, which issued evacuation warnings for nine villages. The move escalates cross-border strikes amid continuing tensions and rapidly changing ground safety directives in the area.

2026-06-05T03:57:14.912427-07:00

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as evacuation warnings issued for nine villages

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Israir takes delivery of first A330-200 ahead of New York–JFK service

Israel weighs US IPO for state-owned defense primes IAI and Rafael to ease local disclosure

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

Gilat Satellite Networks to buy most of Comtech’s satellite & space communications business for $157.5M—targeting U.S. defense s

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