Israir enters talks to acquire two Airbus A330s

Israir announced on Monday that it is in negotiations to purchase two Airbus A330 aircraft for a total of $80 million. The deal would represent a significant addition to Israir’s fleet as the airline seeks to expand its long-haul operations from Israel.

The planned acquisition comes as Israir responds to growing competition, particularly from Wizz Air, which intends to establish a hub in Israel by April 2026. Israir aims to strengthen its position in the international market amid rising passenger traffic.

“This strategic move is a natural continuation of the company’s passenger traffic growth achieved in 2025, with more than 2 million passengers on international routes,” Israir stated.

Israir currently operates a fleet of approximately 21 aircraft and holds a 14% market share at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. The airline has secured approval to begin direct flights to New York starting in March.

Wizz Air, which operates 36 bases across 19 countries, is working to resolve regulatory issues in Israel by the end of January. “We are fully committed to the idea of establishing a Wizz base in Israel,” said Jozsef Varadi, CEO of Wizz Air.

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