With 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel: EL AL’s 18th Dreamliner, Named “Am Yisrael Chai,” Lands in Israel

EL AL’s 18th Dreamliner, a Boeing 787-9 named “Am Yisrael Chai” and bearing the Israeli registration 4X-EDO, landed in Israel following a nonstop flight from Boeing’s facility in Charleston, South Carolina. Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, the aircraft was welcomed with the traditional water salute.

The flight to Israel used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which accounted for approximately 30% of the aircraft’s fuel consumption, a particularly high proportion compared with the standard commonly used in the global aviation industry. SAF has a similar composition to conventional jet fuel but is produced from renewable sources, enabling a significant reduction in carbon emissions. The use of SAF is part of EL AL’s commitment to environmental responsibility, as the airline joins leading global carriers in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) IEnvA program, which promotes environmental management across the aviation industry.

The new aircraft features 271 seats across three classes of service: Business, Premium and Economy, offering EL AL’s advanced and enhanced flight experience. The aircraft joins EL AL’s leading, modern fleet, which now includes 52 narrow-body and wide-body aircraft.

The addition of the new aircraft marks a significant step in expanding EL AL’s operations and strengthening its long-haul network. EL AL’s Dreamliners are at the forefront of the airline’s nonstop service to a range of key destinations, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, destinations in Asia including Thailand and Japan and new destinations launching soon, most notably nonstop service to Buenos Aires, Argentina and Seoul, South Korea.

*Kenny Rozenberg, EL AL Vice Chairman:* “The arrival of our 18th Dreamliner, proudly bearing the name ‘Am Yisrael Chai,’ reflects EL AL’s strength, our belief in the path ahead and the airline’s continued growth. For me, strengthening the connection between Jewish communities around the world and the State of Israel is both a core value and a lifelong mission. I see EL AL as far more than an airline. It is a pillar of our national connection, a bridge that brings families, communities and businesses together between Israel and the world. We continue to invest significant resources in our fleet, expand our network to new destinations and adopt international standards in sustainability and advanced aviation, guided by a long-term vision to strengthen EL AL’s position and provide our passengers with the safest and highest-quality flight experience.”