Arkia Delays Tokyo Launch After Wet-Lease Approval Setback
Arkia has canceled its first four Tel Aviv-Tokyo departures after Japanese authorities did not approve the planned operation with a wet-leased Hi Fly Airbus A330-200.
Arkia Israeli Airlines
IATA: IZ
ICAO: AIZ
Callsign: ARKIA
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Israel (IL) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | IZ |
| ICAO Code | AIZ |
| Callsign | ARKIA |
| Hub Airport | TLV — Ben Gurion International |
| Fleet Size | 10 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 15.4 years |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (8 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ ATR 42/72 | 4 | TURBOPROP | 15.0 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 757 | 2 | JET | 17.0 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Embraer EMB-190/EMB | 2 | JET | 17.0 yrs |
