Aircraft

US arsenal gathers in Middle East as experts warn of extended conflict with Iran

According to the Washington Post, flight-tracking data show that tanker planes, fighter jets, and other US military aircraft have been repositioned in recent days, including advanced F-35s.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
Oz Berlovitz, CEO of Arkia, Yehoram Gaon, and Avi Nakash, one of the owners of Arkia

Arkia unveils Spring-Summer 2026 destinations

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report

Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia, and Yehoram Gaon  presented its Spring–Summer 2026 flight schedule at a breakfast press event at Pastel Restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Arkia announces new Summer 2026 flights to Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, Vilnius


Israeli air travel points to market growth - Boeing VP

By 2030, International Air Travel Association (IATA) figures show a projected increase of some 30% in passenger traffic, the Boeing executive predicted.

 BOEING’S LATEST wide-body airliners, the 787 and 777 variants that have been and are set to be a common sight in the skies and at airports for the coming decades.

Taiwan activates air defense as China aircraft enter zone

China has over the past three years regularly flown its air force into the skies near the island, though not into Taiwan's territorial air space.

Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force perform with open weapon bays during the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Zhuhai Airshow, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 11, 2018.

What’s it like to fly an F-35 fighter jet? Test pilot answers questions

The F-35 is the fifth-generation aircraft considered the best in the world and is the tip of the spear for both the US and Israel.

 AN F-35 jet.

Russia receives new batch of Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft - report

The Su-34 is Russia's premier fighter-bomber aircraft, but its fleet's ranks have reportedly been thinned out since the start of the Ukraine-Russia War.

 A Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber fires missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.

Jet fighters chase small plane in Washington DC area before it crashes

The reason for lack of response from the pilots remains unclear to authorities.

 Washington, DC skyline (Illustrative).

South Korea detains passenger after Asiana plane door opened mid-air

No one was hurt in the incident, but some passengers were taken to hospital suffering breathing issues due to shock, the company spokesperson said.

An Asiana Airlines Airbus A350-900 is seen at the Airbus delivery center in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, March 20, 2019.

Russia says it deployed fighter jet to prevent US bomber planes from crossing border

The Baltic Sea has witnessed in recent months several interceptions by Russian, US and NATO aircraft.

A SU-35 military jet performs during the opening of the MAKS-2009 international air show in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia

What is behind Iran's progress on locally-built aircraft? - analysis

Iran’s ability to manufacture aircraft is important because it helps Iran’s know-how on other issues such as building drones and missiles.

A plane carrying Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian lands in Damascus International Airport, in Damascus, Syria March 23, 2022

Have a long flight coming up? Here are some top tips to stay comfy

A British flight attendant has given plenty of tips and ideas to help you survive all those long hours while flying.

 Illustrative image of an airplane.

Mystery drone downed by IDF in Israeli airspace was sent by Iran

Iran sent the drone into Israel following reports attributing several attacks by Israel on Iranian targets and their proxies in Syria in recent days.

The Israeli Air Force works to fight new and developing threats across the region