Flights
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Israel vs El Al: Israelis were robbed, but the state might keep all the money - opinion
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
Fighter jets escort Wizz Air flight landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following 'terrorist' prank
Freezing weather across Europe causes flight cancellations, rail network disuption
All domestic rail services in the Netherlands were suspended early on Tuesday after an IT outage compounded disruption across the country's rail network.
Greece closes airspace until 4:00 p.m. citing 'communication issues'
Additionally, the Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system.
US airlines cancel flights after Caribbean airspace closure amid Maduro capture
Major US airlines canceled hundreds of flights after the FAA closed airspace in the Caribbean, citing safety risks linked to US military activity in Venezuela.
Rare aviation event: Light aircraft lands itself without human intervention
First fully autonomous landing in a real emergency: A light aircraft landed itself on a Colorado runway after a serious in-flight malfunction, marking a milestone in aviation automation.
China encircles Taiwan with bombers, warships in largest-ever series of military exercises
Due to the simulations, 76 domestic flights have already been cancelled in Taiwan's offshore islands, affecting around 6,000 passengers.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
JetBlue Airways has canceled 225 flights, the most among the carriers, closely followed by Delta Air Lines canceling 177 flights and 153 by Republic Airways.
Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included
Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.
The runway at takeoff: An Israeli fashion show surprised passengers at 30,000 feet
During an Israir flight to Rome, the aisle became a fashion runway as designer Yaron Minkowski showcased a mini-collection inspired by the flight attendants’ uniforms and the airline’s colors.
Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers
Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.
