El Al Israel Airlines (Tel Aviv) and Boeing (Chicago, Seattle and Charleston) today (March 12) celebrated a major milestone with the delivery of the airline’s 50th airplane purchased from Boeing – a Next-Generation 737-900 ER.
Boeing 737-958 ER 4X-EHD (msn 41555) was officially handed over yesterday (March 11).
The delivery is the fifth 737-900 ER for the airline following an order placed for eight between 2011 and 2013. Since taking delivery in 1961 of its first new Boeing airplane, a 707-420, EL AL’s fleet has expanded to include an all-Boeing fleet consisting of 21 737s, seven 747s, six 767s and six 777s.
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. The first, Boeing 737-958 ER 4X-EHA (msn 41552), is seen at Amsterdam.
American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) is expanding its codeshare relationship with El Al Israel Airlines (Tel Aviv). According to Airline Route, American on December 18 added its AA code on the following El Al European routes:
Tel Aviv – Amsterdam
Tel Aviv – Barcelona
Tel Aviv – Frankfurt
Tel Aviv – London (Heathrow)
Tel Aviv – Milan (Malpensa)
Tel Aviv – Munich
Tel Aviv – Paris (CDG)
Tel Aviv – Rome (Fiumicino)
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 737-958 ER WL 4X-EHA (msn 41552) of El Al taxies at Amsterdam.
American Airlines aircraft slide show (current livery):
El Al Israel Airlines (Tel Aviv) and Boeing (Chicago) have finalized an order for two additional Next-Generation 737-900 ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order comes just two weeks after the Israeli flag-carrier took delivery of its first 737-900 ER. This order brings the total number of 737-900 ERs ordered by El Al to eight.
The order was finalized at a special event hosted by El Al at the carrier’s base at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport to celebrate the recent arrival of El Al’s first 737-900 ER. The Boeing 737-900 ER has the highest capacity and lowest seat-mile cost of Boeing’s single-aisle family and will perfectly complement EL AL’s existing fleet of Next-Generation 737-700s and 737-800s.
El Al’s 737-900 ERs will also feature the innovative Boeing Sky Interior, enabling the airline to differentiate itself from its competitors by offering passengers a more comfortable travel experience. The 737 Boeing Sky Interior features modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting to enhance the sense of spaciousness and larger pivoting overhead stowage bins.
Copyright Photo: Joe G. Walker. Brand new Boeing 737-958 ER 4X-EHA (msn 41552) was delivered to El Al on October 9, 2013.
El Al Israel Airlines (Tel Aviv) has now taken delivery of its first new Boeing 737-900 ER (Extended Range) aircraft. The pictured 737-958 ER 4X-EHA (msn 41552) at rainy Seattle is pictured undergoing testing and is the first of six. 4X-EHA was handed over on October 9. The new aircraft will replace older aircraft in service.
The airline issued this short promo on its website:
As part of the general renewal of its fleet, El Al has purchased 6 new aircraft of this model, the most advanced and sophisticated narrow-body plane in the world. The first plane will be landing in Israel this month, and the second will be joining the El Al fleet in December.
The remaining planes will arrive by the beginning of 2016.
In these new aircraft, El Al is launching a new design for its aircraft interiors, with a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, and innovative mood lighting that changes throughout the flight.
El Al business class passengers will be able to enjoy full comfort business seats, with 44” of space. All seats are equipped with sockets for laptops and USB connections.
Economy class passengers will be able to enjoy advanced technological designed seats, with ergonomic cushions for maximum comfort. The seats offer comfortable space, also thanks to the location of the literature pocket at the upper part of the back of the seat. All passengers will enjoy the option of power sockets for their laptops and USB connections so that they can remain connected at all times. As well spacious upper storage compartments for carry – on luggage.
Update: On October 9, Boeing issued this statement:
Boeing has delivered El Al Israel Airlines’ first Next-Generation 737-900 ER (Extended Range) airplane. The delivery is the first of six 737-900 ERs the Israeli flag-carrier has on order and is the latest addition to El Al’s all-Boeing fleet.
El Al’s 737-900 ER will be its first airplane to feature the new Boeing Sky Interior. This interior is the latest in a series of enhancements for both airlines and passengers. It introduces new LED lighting and curved architecture that welcomes passengers onboard and creates a greater sense of spaciousness and comfort in the cabin. The interior also features modern, sculpted sidewalls and overhead bins that disappear into the ceiling, yet carry more bags.
El Al’s latest addition to its fleet will seat 172 passengers, with all passengers able to enjoy the option of power sockets for their laptops and USB connections. The Israeli-flag carrier operates an all-Boeing fleet of nearly 40 airplanes including Next-Generation 737s, 747-400s, 767s and 777s and serves 30 destinations worldwide.
