Aviation

Photos of silver tape on airplanes often alarm passengers, but aviation experts clarify it is high-tech speed tape—a safe, strictly regulated temporary fix.

Private jets have turned into lucrative investment assets as manufacturing delays push delivery dates to 2030, allowing buyers to flip aircraft for millions in profit.

IsrAir CEO Uri Sirkis says the airline's growth potential outpaces El Al. Despite fuel cost pressures, IsrAir targets 3 million passengers next year through fleet expansion, long-haul routes, and its Larnaca maintenance center.

The suspension of Flydubai flights to Israel has spiked demand for local airlines and driven up ticket prices. Gulliver data shows a major surge in bookings with Israeli carriers for destinations like Thailand, Japan, and Rome.

A Boeing 747 flying from Frankfurt to Los Angeles was forced to abort its landing after a dramatic near-tail strike captured on camera, landing safely on a second attempt.

Israir has become the world's first airline to adopt the ARD standard, allowing AI agents to seamlessly discover and book flights via a dedicated digital catalog.

An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a power bank caught fire in an overhead compartment, causing no injuries.

Following a security breach involving an Israel-bound flight, Abu Dhabi airport has tightened security with double screenings and secondary questioning for Israeli passengers.

Arkia CEO Oz Berlovitch revealed that Cyprus is the airline's most profitable route due to low risk and high demand. In a recent interview, he also highlighted a doubling in business-class travel among Israelis.

Ten days after a Flydubai hijacking scare, the IDF revealed its fighter jet interception protocol for civilian aircraft is code-named World Trade Center.

Greece has agreed to a U.S. weapons deal worth up to $4 billion to upgrade F-16 fighter jets and acquire advanced missiles, bolstering its military amid regional tensions.

Top aviation executives from Ryanair and Lufthansa admitted in Brussels that preventing insider threats in the cockpit remains nearly impossible following the recent Flydubai incident.

Five years after Kenny Rosenberg rescued El Al from collapse during the pandemic, his family's investment has surged 6.6 times to $1.5 billion. Amid reduced foreign competition, the airline achieved a massive financial turnaround, though rising ticket prices spark consumer debates.

Expert Dr. Menachem Bachrach analyzes fifty years of aviation security in a new book, warning that systemic failures and complacency continue to leave blind spots vulnerable to terror threats.

British Airways and Iberia will resume daily flights to Ben Gurion Airport on October 25, boosting Israel's global connectivity and tourism recovery.

A US Congressional Research Service report reveals that the US military lost at least 81 aircraft, including F-15s and MQ-9 Reapers, valued at $3.3 billion in the conflict with Iran.

A British Airways flight from London to Chicago was forced to descend rapidly from 36,000 to 9,000 feet due to a technical issue, circling over England to burn fuel before landing safely at Heathrow.

Investigations continue into an attempted terror attack on a flydubai flight to Ben Gurion Airport, where a Boeing 737 MAX 8 survived an extreme high-speed dive near the sound barrier.

An unauthorized woman infiltrated a TUS Airways flight from Larnaca to Tel Aviv, discovered only during a headcount before takeoff, sparking passenger concern.

Flydubai suspended flights to Israel after an Omani pilot security incident, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the fast-growing airline's risk management and vetting processes.

The Shin Bet repeatedly warned Transportation Minister Miri Regev about flight security vulnerabilities on foreign-operated planes, but recommendations for oversight transfer were ignored.

Two Israeli reservist friends recount the terrifying moments aboard a flight hijacked in a terror attack, detailing the chaotic struggle, the emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and their sharp criticism of the airlines.

A dramatic aviation incident has driven thousands of Israelis to binge the documentary series Mayday after a passenger credited the show with helping stabilize an attacked plane.

Passengers from a recent flydubai hijacking attempt could receive up to $250,000 each in compensation under the Montreal Convention, according to aviation legal experts.

The US FAA announced that a software glitch in Boeing 737 MAX flight computers is not a safety hazard, clearing the path for the certification of the MAX 10 model.

Passengers on a Flydubai flight recount harrowing moments of terror after a sudden 4.5-kilometer plunge. Medical experts explain the severe physical and psychological impacts of rapid cabin pressure changes.

A new CAM study reveals that antisemitic conspiracy theories blaming Israel for a FlyDubai hijacking attempt spread on X just 67 minutes after the incident.

Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea has filed for creditor protection in Barcelona due to soaring jet fuel prices amid Middle East conflict, joining a growing list of collapsing global airlines.

A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight narrowly avoided disaster after passengers and relief crew intervened during an attack by a co-pilot, highlighting ongoing cockpit security challenges.

Aviation expert Aharon Lapidot analyzes a dramatic security incident aboard a Flydubai flight, detailing pilot screening protocols, cockpit security, and emergency interception procedures.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Ben Gurion Airport recorded a rare tracking descent rate of 15,000 feet per minute before safely diverting and landing in Saudi Arabia.

Pilots fighting in the cockpit are rare, but history shows dramatic cases ranging from fatal crashes to violent mid-air brawls that endangered passengers.

A FlyDubai flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following a cockpit pilot brawl that triggered hijacking fears, as Israeli authorities investigate a potential suicide attempt.

Former air defense commander Ran Kochav details the protocols activated when an aircraft transmits a distress code, including fighter jet scrambles and airspace closures.

Boeing faces a major setback as the FAA halts 737 MAX 10 certification due to a new software glitch, causing a 6.8% stock drop and delaying key deliveries.

Maman Cargo Terminals acquired the remaining minority shares in Laufer Aviation-GHI for up to 22 million NIS, consolidating full ownership of the aviation services provider.

An Air Seychelles flight from Israel to Mauritius was canceled after authorities denied landing rights, citing political reasons, amid ongoing regional tensions.

US sanctions on Iranian aviation have expanded to Iraq and the UAE, disrupting regional flights as Washington pressures international carriers over security concerns.

McKinney National Airport in Texas received FAA approval for commercial flights, offering a compact and affordable alternative for travelers and Israelis in the Dallas area.

The US-led aviation blockade on Iran intensifies as regional hubs halt flights, with over 80% of international routes grounded amid strict new American sanctions.

Israeli airlines remain barred from flying to Dubai until late October due to security disputes, while foreign carriers like Flydubai operate freely, threatening thousands of tickets and sparking industry outrage.

A double failure in FAA communication systems caused severe aviation chaos across the US East Coast, delaying thousands of flights and impacting major airports in New York.

Iraq and international carriers suspend flights to Iran following strict US Treasury directives and warnings of secondary sanctions targeting sanctioned aviation companies worldwide.

Turkish carrier Pegasus is acquiring Czech Airlines and controlling stakes in Smartwings in a 154 million euro deal approved conditionally by Czech regulators.

Mahan Air suspends key international flights to Turkey and Oman amid tightening U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, severely limiting outbound travel options.

A VistaJet executive jet mistakenly landed at the sensitive RAF Fairford military base in England instead of Kemble Airport, prompting a nearly three-hour security delay.

Arkia has cancelled its planned direct flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Ho Chi Minh City due to low demand, while doubling Hanoi flights and launching a new Manila route.

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, aviation security has fundamentally transformed, introducing fortified cockpits and rigorous screening. Despite ongoing challenges, these measures have successfully prevented similar large-scale catastrophes.

A fierce battle is reshaping Israel's aviation credit card market as Isracard secures dominance with FlyCard and Super Fly, challenging rivals Cal and Max.

The September 11 attacks fundamentally reshaped civil aviation security through federalized screening, reinforced cockpit doors, air marshals, and strict baggage rules.