Overview
- El Al said in a Thursday announcement that it will add six Boeing 787‑9s and switch four aircraft to the larger 787‑10 in a package valued at about $1.5 billion.
- The new jets are slated to arrive between 2030 and 2032, with options for up to six more 787s available for deliveries from 2033 to 2035.
- The airline operates 17 Dreamliners today and projects 28 by the end of the decade, with the fleet potentially reaching about 34 if all options are used.
- Chief executive Levy Halevy said the move will increase seat capacity and improve fuel and operating efficiency, and the company will decide on financing closer to delivery.
- El Al grew its share of Israel flights after many foreign carriers cut service during the Gaza and Iran wars, reporting net profits of $545 million in 2024 and $410 million in 2025, while drawing complaints about high fares.