Israeli airline Israir is in negotiations to purchase two Airbus A330 widebody aircraft for $80 million as part of its strategy to expand long-haul routes and respond to increased competition from Wizz Air. The airline is also in advanced talks with local tourism group Issta for a potential seat allocation deal worth about $35 million over ten years. While Israir has not finalized the aircraft acquisition and continues to seek additional financing, it aims to strengthen its market position and begin new nonstop flights, including a planned route from Tel Aviv to New York. The company emphasized that this move follows significant growth in international passenger traffic and is part of broader strategic adjustments to adapt to changing market dynamics.