EL ALIsrael’s national airline, has signed an agreement to purchase 31 737 MAX jets out of Boeing.
The aircraft are part of a Fleet renewal plan announced in June and will replace the 737 NG currently in service. EL AL operates 17 737-800s with an average age of over 20 years and eight newer 737-900ERs.
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“This is a significant milestone for EL AL, enabling us to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology experience in the industry,” said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, CEO of EL AL Israel Airlines. “The implementation of the long-term procurement plan, which began with the purchase of additional 787 Dreamliners earlier this year and culminates in the current deal, once again demonstrates our commitment to the Israeli public and state.”
“We are honored that EL AL has selected Boeing aircraft for the future, past and present as we build on seven decades of partnership,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We know EL AL depends on the versatility and reliability of Boeing aircraft, and we look forward to delivering the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets that will reshape and grow the airline for decades to come.”
EL AL is a traditional Boeing customer and has an exclusive fleet of jets from the US aircraft manufacturer. In addition to the 737s, the airline owns six 777-200s, twelve 787-9s and four 787-8s.
In early 2024, EL AL acquired three more 787-9s and also had six purchase options for this type. One of the Dreamliners will be delivered this year and two more are to be leased in the coming years.
