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


Arkia to offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from Tel Aviv in October

Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beaches and rich cultural heritage, has attracted many Israeli visitors over the years.


The brothers who qualified for the top of an international aircraft design competition

"Our main goals were to inspire designers and airplane enthusiasts, and produce a design that is true to Airbus that’s never been seen before," said Ben.

Ben and Tom Bublil finished among the top ten in an international design competition for the new Airbus cargo plane.

First flying electric car approved to undergo test flights, preorders now open

It is possible to pre-order a flying car on the Alef Aeronautics website for about $300 thousand.

 The electric flying car by Alef Aeronautics.

British World War II planes discovered in Ukraine

In total, 3000 models of the plane had been sent to help the USSR fight off the Nazis from 1941 until 1944. 

Technical personnel prepare one of six British Tornado fighters October 11 before the planes took off from the Royal Air Force base in Brueggen

Wagner shot down one of few Russian command aircraft in revolt - UK

Although brief, the Wagner mutiny was costly for Russia.

 Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group pull out of the headquarters of the Southern Military District to return to base, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023

Wagner killed Russian pilots in aborted revolt, Vladimir Putin reveals

Despite Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's claim that the Wagner rebellion was halted to avert Russian bloodshed, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russian pilots have been killed.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a televised address in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2023.

US limits exports to flight schools, others for training Chinese military pilots

The listed companies are restricted from receiving US exports for other activities deemed contrary to US interests, including acquiring US items for China’s military modernization.

 A Comac C919, China's first large passenger jet, flies away on its first commercial flight from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, China May 28, 2023

Aviation experts gather in Tel Aviv to discuss the future of the industry

The conference delved into various aspects of the industry, with a particular focus on aircraft and engine financing and leasing, oil costs and the broader aviation market.

 Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference was held in Tel-Aviv this week for the third time.

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

Ohio building fire damages historic Wright Brothers factory

The blaze at an airplane factory built by the Wright Brothers in the years after their historic first successful flight in 1903 broke out in the early morning hours on Sunday.

THE WRIGHT EXPERIENCE team rolls a Wright 1903 Flyer replica onto the field at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.