Aviation
After flydubai attempted hijacking, police probe aviation security failures at Transport Ministry
Published documents indicated that the Transportation Ministry’s Security Division is responsible for certain aspects of security involving flights entering Israel.
Hamam al-Hammami hired by flydubai as part of airline's mass hiring push - report
Government weighs NIS 9m. assistance after flydubai suspends Israel flights - analysis
Flydubai passenger feared possible landing in Iran, Yemen after attempted hijack
US Coast Guard launches search for missing Canadian medical jet carrying six
The plane was flying at 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) for much of the flight before descending to 13,000 feet in about two minutes shortly before flight controllers lost contact, data showed.
Despite US sanctions on Iranian flights, up to forty a day may still fly to Iraq’s Najaf - analysis
Iraq has become central to Iran's strategic chessboard in the region as Tehran seeks to expand its influence while navigating increasing US sanctions.
Small aircraft crashes near Beit Shemesh, pilot lightly injured
The crash comes after an additional light aircraft crash following a training flight on Friday killed one pilot and injured the other in northern Israel.
Jewish communities worldwide under heightened threat after flydubai attack
The apparent attempt to crash a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has left Israelis stranded in the UAE, after flydubai suspended its flights to and from Israel while the investigation continues.
Trump aims to leverage US aircraft-part exports to China in trade negotiations, sources say
The US has been reluctant to provide guarantees, seeing the parts as leverage that could be used to secure future concessions, the sources said.
Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer
In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.
Four people killed in helicopter crash near Montreal, police announce
National broadcasters CBC and CTV reported that police said the crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. and that the aircraft was on fire when first responders arrived at the site.
UAE, Oman suspend Iranian airlines' flights until further notice, decision based on US sanctions
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority said the decision was based on US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines over the use of airports around the world.
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airport
Ethiopian Airlines said on social media that flights to Mekelle and the cities of Shire and Axum had been halted "due to the current situation in Tigray region," without giving further details.
Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threatens sanctions on airport service providers
The suspension of flights will begin at midnight on Wednesday.
