El Al Welcomes 18th Dreamliner, Named 'Am Yisrael Chai,' to Israel

El Al has welcomed its 18th Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Israel, a new 787-9 named "Am Yisrael Chai" that arrived at Ben Gurion Airport after a nonstop delivery flight from Charleston, South Carolina.

The aircraft, registered 4X-EDO, was greeted with a traditional water salute. It has 271 seats across Business, Premium and Economy classes.

El Al said sustainable aviation fuel accounted for about 30% of the fuel consumed on the delivery flight. That figure applies to the flight's fuel use, not a claim that the aircraft flew without conventional jet fuel.

The addition brings the airline's fleet to 52 narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, according to the company. Its Dreamliners support long-haul service connecting Israel with destinations in North America and Asia.

The aircraft's arrival is part of El Al's broader fleet-expansion plans. The airline has also outlined plans to add long-haul destinations including Buenos Aires and Seoul.