Summary EL AL Israel Airlines finalizes an order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX jets to expand and renew its narrowbody fleet. Operational performance of 737 MAX jets includes 20% lower fuel consumption and a 50% noise level decrease. EL AL to maintain an all-Boeing fleet for the coming years.
EL AL Israel Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalized an order for up to 31 of the popular Boeing 737 MAX jets, which will help the airline renew and grow its fleet of narrowbody aircraft. This follows the airline's earlier order this year for some of Boeing's Dreamliner widebody aircraft as part of the carrier's long-haul operations expansion. Over 31 MAX jets Israel's largest carrier - EL AL Israel Airlines , today finalized its agreement with American manufacturer, Boeing , to order up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
This order will see new MAX aircraft join the airline's existing fleet of all Boeing aircraft and will allow the carrier to expand its narrowbody operations in the years to come while also renewing its fleet by replacing some of the older 737s. The 737 MAX will allow the airline to have better operational performance while reducing fuel consumption, which in turn reduces emissions by 20% and reduces noise levels by 50% when compared to the aircraft these new jets will be replacing. Airline CEO, Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia said - "This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology experience in.