Israeli aviation

Ben-Gurion Airport delays stretch into third day as strike effects continue

IAA workers’ union chairman Pinchas Idan rejected allegations of responsibility during an interview with KAN, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.
Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Israel's Arkia Airlines makes history with 'complex and challenging' flight to Arctic Circle

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations


In the war against Hamas, Israeli drones are key. Here is why - analysis

Israel’s Hermes 450 Zik drones of the 161 Squadron played a key role defending Israel from Hamas terrorists

 IDF Hermes 450 Zik drone.

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.

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.

JSSI and JetSetter's global ties are flying from increased normalization - opinion

The Abraham Accords have provided a rare gift: the opportunity to deepen the ties between people and connect countries

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Israeli airlines may stop flying to Dubai due to security disagreements

The Shin Bet have said they are unable to provide Israeli airlines with the necessary security in Dubai due to disagreements with Dubai authorities.

 : An Israel El Al airlines plane is seen after its landing following its inaugural flight between Tel Aviv and Nice at Nice international airport, France, April 4, 2019.

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.

Four-hour ‘Check2Fly’ tests to launch right after lockdown

The announcement comes after the Health Ministry approved the rapid tests on January 7.

Ben-Gurion Airport is empty amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Dozens attend funerals of IDF personnel who died in aviation accident

Ben-Bassa was buried at the military cemetery in Rishon Lezion, while Zaiden was laid to rest at Kibbutz Shoval in southern Israel, where he lived with his family.

Family and friends attend the funeral of Corporal Lihu Ben-Bassa, 19, at the military cemetery in Rishon Lezion, Nov. 25, 2020.

Beijing airport selects Israeli radar technology to protect runway

Xsight Systems' foreign object debris (FOD) detection solution will be installed at the world's second busiest airport.

Xsight Systems' foreign object debris (FOD) detection solution RunWize at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

The Lounge: August 7, 2018

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