10.12.07
El Al will purchase four new Boeing 737-800 jets
One of the jets will be put into service in 2008, and the other three in 2009. The acquisition of the four new planes increases the airline's fleet to 41 planes
10.12.07
El Al & American Airlines signed code-sharing agreement
The two companies wish to begin code-sharing operations in early 2008. Upon approval of the code-sharing agreement passengers will have many more options to fly to/from Israel
10.12.07
High ranking Korean Air Cargo officials visited Israel
The delegation was led by Mr. Toung S. Cho, head of cargo operation Europe and Middle East. The company operates two weekly 747 cargo flights
10.12.07
Israel and EU launch new round of talks in Brussels on 'open skies' deal
Air travel between the EU and Israel grew at an average annual rate of 3% between 1995 and 2005. The new "open skies" policy is aimed at increasing competition among the airlines
10.12.07
Ashdod & Haifa Port CEOs: seriously consider privatization
The call was made by a number of speakers at the Shippers Council annual conference which dealt exclusively in Israel's poor ports performance
10.12.07
Foreign airlines study airline & general security aspects in Israel
The delegation was slated to visit several key security sites including Ben Gurion International Airport, the central command and control centers of the Israel Police Department
10.12.07
IFFCCA honors veteran customs clearing agents
The federation thanked the 13 veteran brokers, some of whom are still active, and honored them with decoration for their long service
03.12.07
Israeli Customs directorate organized Customs seminar for Palestinian Customs employees
The seminar is organized by the Israeli Customs Directorate and financed by USAID. 25 Palestinians participate in the seminar
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