Airlines
The lesson from the nightmare flight – and the disturbing detail still not fixed
A month after a terrorist pilot tried to crash a plane on its way to Ben-Gurion Airport, the Tax Authority is demanding that airlines submit crew member lists 48 hours in advance.
United flight returns to airport after passenger spotted texting about hijacking aircraft
New route launched from Haifa to beloved Greek city
Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital
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.
Ben-Gurion Airport delays stretch into third day as strike effects continue
IAA workers’ union chairman Pinchas Idan rejected allegations of responsibility during an interview with KAN, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.
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.
Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York flights from October
"As soon as the FAA authorizes Israir to fly to New York... Israir will immediately start operating the flights, and, as a result, start selling tickets," the airline stated.
El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization
According to the airline, it sought permission from Israel's security establishment to operate the flights but was told it could not obtain the required authorizations to run the route.
Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China
Many streets in Shanghai, the country's second most populated city, were flooded, including in the main commercial centers.
Catch him if you can: Ex-flight attendant pleads guilty to posing as pilot for nearly five years
Pokornik now faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. His sentencing is scheduled for December 8, 2026.
Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027
The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.
International, Israeli carriers set to expand Tel Aviv routes - report
Among the airlines expected to return to Ben-Gurion Airport are United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa, while Israeli carrier Israir aims to launch a Tel Aviv- New York route.
US removes counterterrorism designation from IRGC-linked company
A Treasury Department official said that the removal of sanctions was not indicative of a shift in US policy towards Iran or the IRGC, or negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East.
