Aviation
Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises
The additional service will begin on August 10, with flights operating four days a week and one-way fares starting at €164.
The Israeli secret inside the Dreamliner: Ashkelon company’s mega-deal
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets face cabin safety risks and assembly flaws, FAA warns
Demand surges: Airline significantly expands operations in Israel
US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says
Sharon Kedmi told KAN's Reshet Bet radio station that 70% of activity at the airport is limited because of the space and resources being taken up by American military activity.
US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report
The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole.
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
The Qatari gift has drawn criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.
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Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms
A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.
The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027
Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.
Revolution at 30,000 feet: Airline launches sleeping pods in economy class
Air New Zealand introduces economy sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul flights, offering passengers four hours of rest for an extra fee, targeting travelers who cannot afford business class.
IEA warns EU jet fuel shortages could begin in June as Hormuz stays blocked
The European Commission is due to present a broader package of energy and transport measures, with the EU's transport chief noting no signs of "widespread [flight] cancellations" in the near future.
