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Aeroflot doubles Tel-Aviv-Moscow route to four daily flights: Will operate 37 flights a week from Russia to Israel
The company, now celebrating its fifth year in Israel, will operate 37 flights a week from Tel Aviv to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Rostov during the 2015-2016 winter season
Tel Aviv, 11.11.2015 - Aeroflot, Russia's national airline, represented in Israel by Open Sky, is increasing its activity in Israel to 37 flights a week. During the 2015-2016 winter season the company, marking its fifth year of successful presence in Israel, will be operating four daily flights on the Tel Aviv-Moscow route, flying Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A320/321/330 jets. Aeroflot will also be operating a daily flight to St. Petersburg and two weekly flights to Rostov.
The four daily flights that Aeroflot is offering between Tel-Aviv and Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow provide convenient service to 250 daily flights to 300 destinations in 60 countries around the world, with prices that bring better value than ever. Aeroflot operates one of the youngest fleets in the world: the average aircraft-age is just 4.2 years, and will grow younger as new jets are added. The company's Boeing 777-300, which will fly the Tel Aviv route twice a day, is among the most advanced, innovative aircraft in the world. The aircraft provides a lavish service experience, featuring a personal entertainment system and ample legroom in all classes.
Aeroflot's global reach brings Israeli passengers convenient connectivity with short transit times, especially in Moscow, en route to their final destination. According to the company's figures, many of the Aeroflot passengers from Israel continue onto other destinations in Russia, Europe, North America or the Far East. Aeroflot has achieved impressive growth figures on its Israel route, which are likely to grow even more as the frequency of service doubles: In 2014, Aeroflot flew 370,614 passengers between Russia and Israel, compared with 272,513 in 2013. The fact that Aeroflot is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance broadens the horizons it can offer even more, through its colleagues in the alliance, which serve 1,057 destinations in 179 countries worldwide.
From the end of October, when the Russian aviation authorities suspended the license of Russian airline Transaero, Aeroflot began flying the stranded Transaero passengers, a successful mission coordinated fully by Open Sky, Aeroflot's representative in Israel, working with the Israel Travel Agent Association and Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Aeroflot's cargo activity in Israel, which is exclusively represented by Open Sky Cargo, also grew by more than 20% in the last year, making it one of the five leading cargo transporters in Israel. The growth rate of Aeroflot's cargo division is among the fastest in the industry worldwide, and it offers rapid cargo shipment between Israel and the world through Aeroflot's comprehensive network of routes around the world.
Speaking at the reception for Aeroflot executives at Ben Gurion International Airport, Mr. Ephraim Fortis, Founder, President and CEO of Open Sky, commented: "Open Sky and Aeroflot are marking a double celebration in Israel: five years of successful operation for Aeroflot in Israel, and doubling the frequency of flights on the Moscow-Tel Aviv line. During its five years of operation in Israel, the airline's activity grew from five flights a week to five flights a day on routes between Russia and Israel. The seating capacity the company can offer on the line and high occupancy rates on flights already position Aeroflot as one of the biggest airlines operating at Ben-Gurion Airport. Four daily flights to Moscow give the Israeli passenger flexibility in timing departure and return, and enable convenient rests between connecting flights in both directions. The Boeing 777-300 airliners offer the Israeli passenger the perfect flight experience on our flights. For Aeroflot executives to come to Israel for this special ceremony demonstrates the airline's commitment to developing the route to Israel, which continues to grow and expand."
About Aeroflot
Aeroflot is Russia’s flagship carrier and one of the largest airline groups in Europe. In 2014, Aeroflot carried 23.6 million passengers (34.7 million passengers as Aeroflot Group including subsidiaries), a record for any Russian airline. A proud member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, Aeroflot and its partners serve 1,057 destinations in 179 countries worldwide. Aeroflot operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, numbering 164 Airbus, Boeing and Sukhoi airliners. Aeroflot is among the global leaders in aviation safety. The company’s European Community Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Index, which is the main globally recognized safety parameter, is comparable to global peers. The first Russian carrier to enter the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) register, renewing its registration for the sixth time in 2015, Aeroflot has successfully passed the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and is fully ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 compliant. In 2015 Aeroflot was named by SKYTRAX as the Best Airline in Eastern Europe for the fourth time. Find more at www.aeroflot.com
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US - Israel Smart Mobility Event - Fuel Choices Summit 2015
Hosted by the Israeli Prime Minister, we will meet on November 10th and 11th in Tel Aviv, Israel, to create a dialogue about the world’s most forward-thinking approaches to transportation technologies and future business models, and to promote Israel’s ambitious goal of reducing 60% of the country’s oil consumption by 2025.
The two-day event will feature:
A gathering of the world’s most distinguished decision makers and business leaders in the field of alternative fuels for a series of on-stage interviews, panel discussions, case studies, and brainstorming sessions.
A cutting-edge exhibition of new and upcoming start-ups, as well as car manufacturers and alternative fuels companies at the forefront of implementing innovation in transportation.
An invitation-only Gala dinner hosted by the Prime Minister in which he will award the 2015 Samson Prime Minister’s Prize for a major breakthrough in the field of alternative fuels for transportation.
Israel is expanding its efforts to dramatically decrease the world’s dependence on oil in transportation. For the third year, the Fuel Choices Summit will bring together policy makers, business leaders, financiers, researchers and entrepreneurs in the fields of alternative fuels and smart transportation.
Hosted by Israel's Prime Minister, we will meet on November 10th and 11th, in 'Habima' National Theater in Tel Aviv, Israel, for a dialogue about the world’s most forward-thinking approaches to transportation technologies and future business models, and to promote Israel’s ambitious goal of reducing 60% of the country’s oil consumption by 2025.
For more information on the Fuel Choices Initiative: www.fuelchoicesinitiative.com
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FIRST - WE TAKE MANHATTAN: ISRAELI FASHION DESIGNERS IN THE BIG APPLE
Ministry of Economy: Israeli Fashion Designers in NYC
The Israeli Ministry of Economy's Trade Mission in New York, in Cooperation with the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Tourism Ministry, Bring Israeli Bridal Fashion to New York City and Organize a Fashion Show for 7 Young Designers at New York Bridal Next Week
October 7, 2015. New York, NY – Fourteen Israeli fashion designers will exhibit dresses at New York Bridal, which will take place in New York City next week. Among the leading Israeli names who will be exhibiting their designs on Manhattan catwalks will be Pnina Tornai, Alon Livne, Berta, Yaki Ravid and Galia Lahav, who will exhibit their dresses in private fashion shows.
In addition, seven up and coming designers will be showing dresses at a unique event organized by the Israeli Ministry of Economy's Trade Mission in New York, in cooperation with the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Tourism Ministry. Designers include Tal Kahlon, Merav Solo, Limor Rosen, Orabella, Lee Grebenau, Shlomit Azrad, and Yoav Rish.
New York Bridal is the leading commercial event in the American wedding market, estimated at over $54 billion per year, of which 7% is spent on bridal gowns, amounting to c. $3.2 billion per year. Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mishka, Marchesa, Dennis Basso are among the leading dress designers taking part in this year’s event.
"Of the 40 exhibitions expected during New York Bridal, about one quarter are from Israeli designers,” said Israeli Economic Minister to North America Nili Shalev. “This testifies to the exceptional talent in Israel. Israeli designers have become popular among American clients due to their innovative thinking and daring designs. Israel has long been 'on the map' internationally thanks to its technological innovation. In recent years the country has been making great headway in fields like television formats, wine, new media and fashion. This fashion event initiated by the Israeli Ministry of Economy's New York Trade Mission will let Israeli designers show buyers and potential business partners in the American fashion industry the great potential of the Israeli fashion industry, remarkable for its originality and creativity, traits influenced by the uniquely diverse and vibrant makeup of Israeli society."
"The Israeli Consulate in New York is proud to take part in this important event,” said Israel's Consul General to New York, Ido Aharoni. “It is in days like these that we need to celebrate Israeli creativity in all fields, including fashion."
"In order to continue efforts to highlight Israeli fashion in the US media, the Tourism Ministry's North America mission will host seven leading fashion journalists at the Holon Fashion Week that will take place in November,” said The Israeli Tourism Ministry's representative in North America, Uri Steinberg. “Among them are journalists from Elle, Glamour, Latina Magazine and leading fashion bloggers."
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The 13th Go4Israel Conference: Cross Border Investments and Strategic Alliances The conference hosts over 1,000 participants including Israeli and Global leaders, entrepreneurs and investors October 26th, in Tel Aviv
Edouard Cukierman: "With an increasing presence of Chinese investors at the GO4Israel conference, which are now the world leaders in investments in Israel, we can help open new global opportunities and create new relationships between entrepreneurs and international investors"
The Go4Israel annual conference will be held on October 26th at the Hilton Tel Aviv. Organized by Cukierman & Co. Investment House Ltd. and Catalyst Funds, Go4Israel, formerly Go4Europe, is one of the most influential business conferences in Israel, having won worldwide recognition for shaping the future of Israeli and related Global investments and policies. This Conference addresses central topics including the raising funds and establishing strategic alliances between corporate, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. It focuses on global markets across key industries: Hi-Tech, Life Sciences, renewable Energy, Real estate etc. The conference acts as a valuable conduit for stimulating inbound and outbound investment to and from Israel, to both Western and Emerging Markets.
Go4Israel 2015 will host key decision makers, business representatives and parliamentarians from Israel, Europe and China. The long list of senior speakers includes: Naftali Benett – Israeli Minister of Education; Lt. Gen. (res.) Benjamin (Benny) Gantz, 20th Chief of staff of the IDF; Yair Shamir – Former Minister of Agriculture of Israel, Managing Partner, Catalyst Fund; Jerry Arenson - Business Development Healthcare Technologies Manager, GE Global Research; Axel Kalinoswki – Manager, Continental Europe, London Stock Exchange; Dr. Dore Gold, Director General, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Yossi Vardi – Chairman, International Technologies; Shengyan Fan – Head of Strategic Investment and Development, China Everbright Ltd. (CEL) and Managing Partner, Catalyst CEL; Luc Muller – General Manager, OTTO Group; Dr. Florent Gros – Managing Director, Novartis Venture Funds; Roger Cukierman - Former CEO, Ed. de Rothschild & President of CRIF; Ziv Tirosh – CEO, Stockton Group; Gilad Glick – CEO Itamar Medical, Dr. Manfred Horst – Director Licensing & and External Research: MSD; Elizabeth Kogan, SVP Global Generic R&D, Teva Pharmaceuticals; and many other leading business leaders and decision makers.
This year’s conference panels will address issues such as: Cross border M&A; Technology, Media & Telecom; MedTech; Go4China Israel-China Business; Real Estate – New global trends; Pharma-Biotech; Green Technologies; Social Impact Investments; Go4Europe – The Place of Europe in Israel Business Agenda; and The Image of Israel Abroad.
A special panel of Elevator Pitches will include selected innovative technology companies, which will be given the opportunity to briefly introduce their products and solutions to potential investors.
The Go4Israel achievement Prize will go to Yossi Vardi, recognized technology leader, to honor his contribution to strengthening the relationship between Israeli hi-tech and the world.
Edouard Cukierman, Chairman of Cukierman & Co. Investment House and Managing Partner of Catalyst Funds: "With an increasing presence of Chinese investors at the GO4Israel conference, which are now the world leaders in investments in Israel, we can help open new global opportunities and create new relationships between entrepreneurs and international investors. Israel as a country and Israelis as business partners have a lot to offer worldwide. This year's conference's sessions, which combine different central interest subjects with Israeli, European and Chinese major personas, is bound to create a lot of interest".
Cukierman & Co. Investment House is the leading Israeli Cross-Border focused investment house, with a strong global network including many leading corporations, investors and financial institutions in key markets such as Europe, China, and beyond. Headquartered in Israel, the company provides a full array of investment banking services including M&A, Private Placements, Public Offerings, Consulting and Family Office Services to Israeli and European companies. With over 5.5 billion US $ in transactions, Cukierman & Co. has the largest Corporate Finance team in Israel with dedicated experts in the Life Sciences, Technologies, Media & Telecom (TMT), Green Technologies and Real Estate industries.
Catalyst is a top performing Israeli based private equity multi-fund firm founded in 1999. With over US$200 million under management, Catalyst’s funds support capital and long-term growth of innovative Israeli middle-market companies in global markets. Catalyst assists portfolio companies in reaching their targets by leveraging on the partners’ vast Israeli and Global network. Catalyst has invested in innovative companies and has a diversified portfolio, including companies from the Industrials, Telecommunications, Information Technologies, Enterprise Software, Medical Devices and Bio/Pharma industries.
The conference is produced, for the 5th year continuously, by "Kesher Faktor".
For further information visit: www.goforIsrael.com
For the GO4Israel 2015 Conference Agenda: http://www.goforisrael.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=429&Itemid=210
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24 ISRAELI DESIGNERS REACH FINALS -- AND WILL REPRESENT ISRAEL IN FIRST ISRAELI POP-UP STORE IN HONG KONG
Carpets, Jewelry, Hats, Toys, Fashion Accessories, Lamps, Gifts and More
Twenty-four Israeli designers, amongst eighty who submitted applications, were selected to represent Israel in a pop-up store that will be launched by the Israeli Ministry of Economy and the Israel Export Institute in Hong Kong in October. The opening is expected to be attended by many from the Hong Kong design community and is expected to brand Israel as a leading country in a number of areas of design.
Following the call for submissions by the Foreign Trade Administration at the Israeli Ministry of Economy and the Israel Export Institute several weeks ago, no less than 80 Israeli designers submitted applications for a place in the first Israeli design store in Hong Kong. A design company from Hong Kong together with the Israeli commercial attaché there, Elad Goz, and representatives of the Israel Export Institute, selected the twenty-four leading Israeli designers whose work will be displayed in the store.
Earlier this week, the selected designers presented their wares to the staff at Israel’s Hong Kong trade mission, who were on a visit to Israel. The visit was part of preparations for the opening of the store -- which will take place in a festive ceremony that is already creating great interest in Hong Kong. The opening will take place on October 22nd.
The Head of the Israeli Economic & Trade Mission in Hong Kong, Elad Goz, said: "We have chosen not to limit the type of designs and as a result are featuring a wide variety of Israeli designers from a number of areas, including jewelry, home furnishings and more. The store will present the best and the widest variety of products and help bolster the Israeli design brand in the Far East, branding Israel not just as the 'Startup Nation' but also as a leading country in various design fields."
Director of the Home and Family Department at the Israel Export Institute, Eyal Levi, said: "Israeli design is recognized abroad as innovative and yet many designers find it hard to export their products abroad. Establishing this store, with its wide range of areas of design –from home furnishings to fashion and jewelry – will help designers maximize their exposure in markets in the Far East that have significant potential. We hope that they can increase their sales in traditional avenues as well as online."
The designers selected to represent Israel:
1. Adi Bakshi http://www.adibakshi.com (fashion accessories)
2. Adi Buvarovsky http://www.thepixelsfactory.com (Pop Art)
3. Adi Lev http://www.adilevdesign.com (jewelry)
4. Aviv Kinel http://www.avivkinel.com(jewelry)
5. Bangi Shoes http://bangishop.etsy.com (shoes)
6. Briday http://www.briday.us (gifts)
7. Bumpers Comfort http://www.bumperscomfort.com(shoes)
8. Dori Csengeri http://www.doricsengeri.com (jewelry)
9. Ester Shahaf http://www.estershahaf.com (jewelry and Judaica)
10. Gallabia http://www.gallabia.com (fashion)
11. Ifat Shterenberg http://www.ifatshterenberg.com (furniture)
12. Justine Hats (Yael Cohen) http://www.justinehats.com (hats)
13. Kay Brock http://www.kaybrock.com (textiles for the home)
14. Maya Negri http://mayanegri.com/en (fashion)
15. PaperCat http://www.papercatdesign.com (toys)
16. Studio Shulab http://www.shulab.com (home furnishings)
17. Sink Skin http://www.sink-skin.com (home furnishings)
18. Gal Stern http://www.sterntights.com (fashion accessories)
19. Studio Cheha http://www.bulbing-light.com (lamps)
20. Studio Vayehi (Katerina Brand and Tsuriel Gottlieb) http://www.studiovayehi.com (lamps)
21. Sturlesi Design http://www.sturlesidesign.com (home furnishings)
22. Una Una Shoes http://www.una-una.net (shoes)
23. Anat Dahari http://www.walkbyanatdahari.com (shoes)
24. Yesh Meayin http://www.beijacarpet.com (carpets)
