EL AL invests in four new Boeings

EL AL, Israel’s national airline, has announced that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of four new, state-of-the-art 777-200 extended range aircraft from Boeing for approximately $540 million. Three of the new aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2012 and the fourth in early 2013.

The new planes reflect the airline’s continued plans of progress and growth, as well as devotion to passenger comfort and the desire to accommodate the increased demand of travel to Israel.

The four aircraft will be equipped with Rolls Royce engines and configured with 279 seats. They will also include the latest technology, the most comfortable, spacious seats and the most up-to-date in-flight personal entertainment and business applications for every passenger. EL AL has the option to purchase four new 777-300 model aircraft, instead of the four new 777-200 model.