FLORIDA — A major Israeli airline is moving its U.S. headquarters from New York City to south Florida, according to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
El Al, the national airline of Israel, will make its new home at 5297 Copans Road in Margate, the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency confirmed.
It was not immediately known when the company would make the official move to the Sunshine State; however, local and state officials are happy to welcome El Al with open arms.
“On behalf of the MCRA, I want to join my counterparts at the county level in extending a warm welcome to our friends at El Al,” MCRA Board Chair Tommy Ruzzano said in a news release. “We are simply ecstatic with this announcement. Our agency is committed to attracting more multinational businesses that globally put Margate on the map.”
After decades in New York, Ruzzano said the airline is relocating to base its financial, administrative and marketing functions in its new location.
"Israel’s decision to move El Al airlines from New York City to South Florida is the latest example of Florida's leadership in business expansion and international travel," Gov. Ron DeSantis posted to Facebook on Wednesday. "We are proud to be the hub for international tourism."
Established in 1948, El Al flies 42 aircrafts to 37 direct destinations around the world and hundreds of connecting destinations, according to its website.
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