Aviation

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.

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.
Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

Hannah Waddingham of Ted Lasso fame on the pitch before lighting the NJ/NY Gotham FC torch before the National Women's Soccer League Women's Empowerment Match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena on July 2, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.

El Al adds Apple TV+, starting with ‘Ted Lasso’

Boeing’s new 777X aircraft.

Technion develops fuel that could make Israel a superpower – Boeing wants to lead


Aviation fears grow over Russia fallout from Ukraine crisis - analysis

Aviation bosses are worried about the impact on dealings with Russian companies. Sanctions could disrupt payments to leasing firms.

MiG-35 (L) jet fighter and MiG-3, Soviet era fighter aircraft, perform during the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2015

Histadrut labor dispute sets scene for airport strike

The Histadrut has declared a labor dispute with the Israeli aviation industry that could lead to airport closures.

 El Al employees protesting near where Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's plane is supposed to take off for his anticipated visit to the US.

IAF: 'We need to be fit, sharp, and always ready to strike'

While it may seem as if Israel is going through a relatively quiet period along its borders at the moment, one branch of the IDF is busy 24/7 – in the air.

Israeli Air Force F15 planes fly during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli air force pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel, December 27, 2017.

IAF: Still no explanation for November plane crash

Last month, flight instructor Itay Zaiden, 42, from Kibbutz Shoval and corporal Lihu Ben-Bassa, 19, from Rishon Lezion, were killed in an aviation accident.

Aircraft crashes near Mishmar HaNegev, Nov. 24, 2020

7-year-old boy who adores Elon Musk is sensation on Ugandan aviation scene

"I like Elon Musk because I want to learn with him about space, to go with him in space and also to get a handshake," said the boy.

SpaceX founder and chief engineer Elon Musk attends a post-launch news conference to discuss the SpaceX Crew Dragon astronaut capsule in-flight abort test at the Kennedy Space Center

UN aviation agency asks Iran to expedite investigation of downed jet

ICAO, which is made up of diplomats from 36 countries, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that works to ensure safety in international air transport.

Activists protest against Iranian government in front of German Federal Foreign Office after a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed in Iran, in Berlin, Germany, January 13, 2020

First Etihad passenger plane lands in Israel

The company’s ‘Greenliner’ 787 is set to take tourism senior officials to a tour in the country ahead of regular commercial flights.

Etihad Airways' Boeing 787 ׳Greenliner׳ makes the first commercial flight to Israel, October 19, 2020

Under COVID-19, Israel must see 'the world is Red', aviation official says

Transportation Minister Miri Regev instructed her ministry to produce a plan to resume flights between Israel, Greece, Cyprus and other “Green” states: those with a low coronavirus infection rate.

El Al Israel Airlines planes are seen on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel March 10, 2020.

Coronavirus pandemic may change Gulf aviation-hub business model

Analysts say aviation firms will be affected in many ways, including in their plans for development and diversification.

People watch as aircrafts perform during an airshow at Saudi Aviation Forum at Thumamah airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 11, 2018.

Coronavirus guidelines could add 2 hours of pre-departure time to flights

New UN guidelines for airports and airlines will see passenger waiting times increase to ensure social distancing rules are kept.

PASSENGERS WEARING masks push trolleys yesterday at the departures terminal at Ben-Gurion Airport.