Airport
Six draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport after attempting to board plane illegally
According to the IAA, the six were caught in two separate incidents, with two of them caught by airport security in Terminal 1 and four caught in Terminal 3.
Germany says Russia responsible for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing
Storm, rough seas kill one, injure two in Cyprus as Israel prepares for unusual summer storm
Tennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says
The decision comes after a social media campaign by fans to change the airport's name to honor Parton after her death. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke with Parton's team about the move this week.
Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain
"Haifa Airport is experiencing significant momentum, with an impressive increase in the number of passengers and flights and the expansion of flight options for residents of the north," said the IAA.
Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says
At the beginning of the discussion, Yael Ayalon, editor of Where’s the Money, addressed how the disruptions began and the Histadrut labor federation’s involvement.
Third drone, suspected explosive substance found at German Leipzig/Halle airport
The drone was found on August 14, 10 days after the incident, to the west of the airport, where investigators also discovered about 50 grams of a substance they suspected to be a military explosive.
Ben-Gurion Airport train station faces delays due to 'localized fault,' Israel Railways says
The incident comes as the airport continues to face flight delays caused by a strike led by Israel Airports Authority (IAA) workers’ union on Thursday.
Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'
Israir already has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, and it expects to start selling tickets to New York for October flights.
'Father-daughter duo': Arkia announces first female captain in airline's history
Adar Madutzky became the first female captain in the airline's history, and she is also the daughter of Arkia's Embraer fleet captain, Tal Madutzky.
Serious management failures caused Ben-Gurion Airport strike, says former IAA chief
"The matter is simple. Ultimately, this should not have happened. This was a wildcat and unjustified strike, even though Pinchas does not call it a strike," Marom said.
Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas
The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.
Syria's aviation revival: How the end of Assad and the Iran war brought the industry back
The war-torn nation began its revival effort soon after the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad, with recent developments including the return of Syrian Airlines to Europe.
