El Al confirms 787-9 purchase talks.

El Al, Israel's national airline, has signed a proposal document with Boeing to purchase three Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The delivery dates for these aircraft are scheduled for 2029 and 2030. The agreement also includes six options for additional 787-9 models, with potential deliveries starting in 2030. El Al currently has a fleet of 16 787 aircraft, consisting of 12 787-9s and four 787-8s. The airline has exercised an option to dry lease two additional 787-9s, which will be delivered between 2025 and 2026. El Al is also exploring financing options for another 787 aircraft that will be added to its fleet in the second quarter of 2024. [Extracted from the article]