BREAKING NEWS

Transportation minister okays Ben Gurion night operation

By RON FRIEDMAN

APRIL 8, 2010 21:10

Transportation Minister Israel Katz, approved on Thursday the nighttime operation of Ben Gurion International Airport for the duration of the upgrade work on the airport’s runways.

The construction, which is expected to take nearly a year, is meant to increase runway traffic and security and help Ben Gurion Airport handle its expected rise in flight volume in the next few years.

Until now the airport has been closed for takeoffs and landings from 1:40 am to 4:50 am.

Katz said that nighttime takeoffs would only be permitted for aircraft that meet the maximum allowed noise levels.

IDF kills senior member of Jama'ah group in Lebanon

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/26/2024 08:12 PM

Israel to Egypt: 'One last chance' at hostage deal before Rafah invasion

By REUTERS

04/26/2024 07:45 PM

White House national security adviser sees new momentum in hostage talks

By REUTERS

04/26/2024 07:34 PM

Missiles sighted 15 nautical miles SW of Yemen's Mokha - Ambrey