News / Israeli government’s ban of 747s hits freighter operators

Next spring 747 freighters will no longer be allowed to fly to Israel, a major producer of high-tech products and pharmaceuticals. On 31 March, 2023 a ban on four-engine aircraft will come into effect. After that date such planes will only be admitted under exceptional circumstances, provided the operators obtain a special permission in advance.

The ban was announced by the Israel Airport Authority, which cited sustainability and environmental concerns. Hagai Topolanksi, the authority’s director general, described it as the first ...