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Israir has completed all requirements and received flight permits to operate routes to North America, with ticket sales expected to open shortly.

Israir has completed the regulatory process required to operate regular flights to the USA. Ticket sales are expected to open soon, and it is possible that flights will begin even before the date planned for October. At the same time, Delta and United are preparing to return to Israel next month, and the market for flights to the USA is expected to grow significantly.

Ahead of the launch of the new direct route to New York, Israir CEO Uri Sirkis discusses in an exclusive interview the preparations, the timeline for regulatory approval, and the competitive pricing strategy.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered an inspection of 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after cracks were discovered in them. The planes will not be grounded, but any crack found will require repair before returning to service.

The US President departed from the White House toward Andrews Air Force Base when a passenger plane was cleared for takeoff from Reagan National Airport in violation of safety protocols. The aircraft came into close proximity, though the FAA stated that Donald Trump's life was never in danger.

The FAA reported a "momentary loss of separation" between the President's Marine One helicopter and a passenger plane taking off from Reagan National Airport. The US President was not in danger, and the US is considering opening an investigation into the matter.