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American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East

A senior security official said that as more US forces arrive in the region, coordination with the militaries will tighten, while the US military is also redeploying F-35 and F-15 aircraft and dozens

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.
Arkia Airlines decided to offer New York-bound travelers an affordable solution.

Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route

 A view of the damaged control tower of Sanaa Airport, one day after Israeli airstrikes hit the airport, in Sanaa, Yemen, December 27, 2024.

Yemeni forces strike Houthi-controlled Sana'a airport runway to prevent Iranian plane from landing

Two Boeing 737-8AS passenger aircrafts of Ryanair airline, taxi on a runway at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport, in Malaga, Spain, May 3, 2024; illustrative.

Ryanair plane makes emergency landing after window 'dislodged,' partially sucking passenger out


No injuries after Delta plane hit by July 4 fireworks while preparing to land at a Chicago airport

"We just had a firework hit our plane," a pilot told air traffic control, a recording of the incident shows. The pilot said it had occurred at about 200ft (61m), according to BBC reporting.

Boats sail along the East River, July 4, 2026; illustrative.

Want to be happier? Slow down and reconnect with your family

A long-delayed family visit and a new grandchild frame a journey shaped by loss, healing, and renewed appreciation.

Twenty years later, I was once again flying solo – but in a paperless world.

Air Haifa expands with new Ben-Gurion-Eilat route and up to 10 daily flights

The planned route will connect Israel’s main international airport with Ramon Airport near Eilat. Ticket prices and the flight schedule will be revealed after the relevant slots are allocated. 

Air Haifa launched their new airplane in July as part of their airline launch.

IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel

The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

At least 11 killed after civilian aircraft crashes in France, local prefecture confirms

The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers, five students and five instructors, died in the accident, the local prefecture said.

Reims-Cessna F172M Skyhawk; illustrative.

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

Ben-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure

Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3. 

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.

Baby rats on Arkia flight prompt accusatory battle between airline, catering company

Footage of the rats, discovered on a service cart during the flight, circulated on social media and sparked widespread reactions online.

Baby rats discovered on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel.

Three Israelis killed as small plane crashes in Maryland woods, aircraft found following day

The three people on board were identified as Israelis, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday. Their names have not been revealed.

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee, light aircraft built by Piper Aircraft, UK, 8th September 1975; Illustrative.

Qantas to launch longest flight in world with over 20 hour Sydney to London route

Qantas has chosen London as the first destination in its ambitious project for nonstop flights from Sydney to the other side of the world, covering 19 to 21 hours.

A VH-ZNK Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Melbourne Airport on April 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.