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Arkia's First 757-300 Takes Off for Israel

RepArkia Israeli Airlines, Ltd.'s first 757-300 heads to Tel Aviv from Boeing Field, in Renton, Wash. The Israel-based carrier is the second airline to operate the Boeing 757-300. The airline will use the new airplane to expand routes and offer more international charter flights connecting with England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey and Spain. The carrier is scheduled to take delivery of a second 757-300 early this year.

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