Lighting a Light for the North with Air Haifa • Second Hanukkah Candle at Haifa Airport

Senior aviation officials gathered for a festive event initiated by Air Haifa

The second candle of the Hanukkah holiday was lit last night (Tuesday, December 15, 2025) in an unusual location, the runway of Haifa Airport. The festive event was initiated and hosted by the company Air Haifa, which gathered around the menorah senior figures from the aviation world, city leadership, and representatives of authorities, with the aim of celebrating the holiday and expressing support for the development of the northern field.

Senior industry and aviation officials arrived at the runway

During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by the CEO of the Airports Authority, Sharon Kedmi, the Mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav, the CEO and co-founder of Air Haifa, Gonen Ussishkin, and the Director of Haifa Airport, Meir Cohen. The participants reached the runway itself, as a symbol of the shared commitment to strengthening the status of Haifa Airport and its future development.

Strengthening regional and northern aviation

The event marks another step in making Haifa International Airport a significant player on the Israeli aviation map. The speakers emphasized the importance of strengthening regional aviation, expanding the range of destinations, and deepening the connection of Haifa and the north to aviation centers in Israel and around the world.

Air Haifa: Continuing to open the skies to the north

Gonen Ussishkin, CEO and co-founder of Air Haifa, said during the event: “It is exciting to see Haifa Airport continue to develop and strengthen, thanks to the commitment and cooperation of all parties. We at Air Haifa will continue to work to open up more options, more flights and more destinations for the residents of the north.”

The candlelighting event, which took place in a festive and unique atmosphere, reflected not only the spirit of the holiday, but also the hope and vision for the continued growth of Haifa Airport as a significant aviation gateway for the residents of the north.