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Israir UAE rescue flight canceled after failure to receive Emirati approval

Israelis in Dubai have faced difficulty returning home since flydubai suspended all flights to Israel on Wednesday following the attempted hijacking of flight FZ1073 earlier that same day.

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.
The Israeli-American Council in New York in a campaign ahead of the first screening of the film NAZA in the city, September 27, 2026.

IDF rejects claims made in NAZA film as El Al and Israir to operate Dubai rescue flights

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Israeli airline stocks surge nearly 9% following flydubai hijacking incident

Israir Airlines Airbus A330.

Israir awaits final approval for Tokyo, Miami flights, adds new European destinations for 2027


Israir expands Morocco service with two weekly Marrakesh flights, plans Casablanca route

Under the planned schedule, passengers could, for example, fly from Israel to Marrakesh and return from Casablanca without traveling back to their original arrival city.

Israir plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Israir to begin New York flights in September after $85m. investment in two Airbus A330 aircraft

The first flight from Tel Aviv to New York is scheduled for September 15, while the first flight from New York to Israel is planned for September 17.

Israir prepares to open ticket sales for its New York route after completing preparations to operate two Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.

Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'

Israir already has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, and it expects to start selling tickets to New York for October flights.

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York flights from October

"As soon as the FAA authorizes Israir to fly to New York... Israir will immediately start operating the flights, and, as a result, start selling tickets," the airline stated.

Israir Airbus A320 aircraft.

More women in the cockpit: Israir welcomes three new female pilots, reaching a record high

Israir now employs seven female pilots, representing around 10% of its operational pilot workforce, as the airline expands its fleet with two Airbus A330 aircraft.

Female pilot in the cockpit.

Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane

According to Israir, this was the third incident of its kind at the airport, and no investigation had been conducted into any of the cases.

Israir plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

Grapevine July 17, 2026: Birds of a feather

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MK Yisrael Eichler seen at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

Israelis fear flight cancellations due to Iran, US aircraft parked at Ben-Gurion, Israir CEO says

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis explained that the recent decision by the Transport Ministry to freeze the amount of American tankers allowed in the airport was correct.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Grapevine, June 5, 2026: Another good deal

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Rami Levy

Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia

The decision was reportedly made by Slovenian authorities, who the company claims were politically motivated in their decision.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025.