Where are El Al planes named?

Most of El Al's aircraft are named for Israeli cities, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Bet Shemesh, Nazeret, Haifa, and others. The larger the aircraft – the bigger or more populated the city it is named after. The cities' names are located near the nose of the plane beneath the cockpit windows.

What happened to El Al Airlines?

In July 2019, El Al retired its sole freight aircraft, a Boeing 747-400F, ending its dedicated cargo flights. The airline plans to use charter services by other airlines for this purpose from now on. In March 2020, El Al suspended operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

What type of aircraft does El Al operate?

As of May 2024 [update], El Al operates an all- Boeing fleet composed of the following aircraft: A former El Al Boeing 767-200ER. El Al was the launch customer for this variant of the Boeing 767. A former El Al Boeing 747-200B. El Al used to operate the following types of aircraft as well: