{"id":186773,"date":"2026-04-16T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T14:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=186773"},"modified":"2026-04-17T11:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:31:23","slug":"el-al-strengthens-long-haul-fleet-agreement-signed-for-up-to-12-boeing-787-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/el-al-strengthens-long-haul-fleet-agreement-signed-for-up-to-12-boeing-787-jets.html","title":{"rendered":"El Al Strengthens Long-Haul Fleet: Agreement Signed for Up to 12 Boeing 787 Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>El Al Israel Airlines <\/strong>has announced a strategic agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of up to 12 new 787 Dreamliner aircraft, in a deal valued at $1.5 billion. This expansion seeks to capitalize on the airline&#8217;s current dominant position in the Israeli market and modernize its long-haul routes to North America and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order Details: Towards the Debut of the 787-10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Israeli flag carrier has structured this growth through an amendment to its previous agreements with the American manufacturer, distributing deliveries and models as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Firm Orders:<\/strong> El Al has exercised purchase options for six Boeing 787-9s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversion to Larger Models:<\/strong> Four previous options have been converted into the 787-10 model, the largest and most efficient variant of the Dreamliner family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivery Timeline:<\/strong> These units are scheduled for delivery between 2030 and 2032.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Options:<\/strong> The contract grants purchase rights for six additional 787 aircraft, with delivery dates projected between 2033 and 2035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/air-india-receives-its-first-retrofitted-boeing-787-8-with-new-cabin-and-livery.html\">Air India Receives Its First Retrofitted Boeing 787-8 with New Cabin and Livery<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this move, the company projects growing its current fleet of 17 787 units to a total of 28 by the end of the decade, potentially reaching 34 aircraft if all options are exercised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fleet Strategy and Geopolitical Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to maintain an all-Boeing fleet\u2014a tradition dating back to the airline&#8217;s founding in 1948\u2014reinforces the close ties between Israel and the United States. According to industry analysts, this commitment to a U.S.-made fleet sends a relevant political signal to the Washington administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At an operational level, incorporating modern technology is vital. The previous use of aging aircraft such as the 767, 747, and 777 had led to a loss of market share against foreign competitors. The company&#8217;s CEO, Dina Ben Tal Ganancia (Levy Halevy), highlighted that expanding the Dreamliner fleet is a key step toward building a modern, profitable, and market-leading airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El Al will evaluate various financing options for these acquisitions as the delivery dates approach. 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