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Airlines keep canceling flights across Middle East as region's airspace remains closed
Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the UAE and Qatar remained virtually empty.
15 killed, at least 30 injured in Bolivian military plane crash, cash cargo scattered
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage
Fire at Cape Town International Airport disrupts flight operations, no injuries reported
El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US
A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport.
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran
The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, the State Department confirmed.
Uganda to build statue in memory of Yoni Netanyahu at site of daring hostage rescue - report
Yoni Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, which freed Jewish hostages held at Entebbe after the hijacking of an Air France flight in 1976.
Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations
According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns
Israel will build a new international airport in southern Israel at Ziklag, alongside a northern airport, as officials warn Ben Gurion is nearing capacity.
Israel is building a NIS 7b. airport – history says it will cost much more - analysis
The government is advancing a new Negev airport at NIS 7 billion. Two decades of data suggest the final bill will be far higher.
Flight grounding lifted at El Paso airport after Mexican drone alert
The action barring flights at a single US airport appears unprecedented, government officials said. After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the FAA barred all civilian flights across the United States.
Israel to build new international airport in Negev, PMO announces
The project, initially approved by the Economic Affairs Committee in March of 2025, is also intended to help alleviate traffic at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism
Government officials believe Christian pilgrims, Evangelical travelers, and Jewish communities overseas can form the backbone of a gradual recovery, even as broader tourism remains constrained.
