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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.
The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

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

Reims-Cessna F172M Skyhawk; illustrative.

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

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

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


Ben-Gurion Airport remains open amid Iran missile attacks, Israel seeks to reduce air traffic

Authorities are considering limiting passenger numbers at Ben-Gurion Airport while emergency preparations expand across the country.

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

IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

Authorities later determined that the landing route at Ben-Gurion Airport had been diverted eastward, which meant that planes preparing to land in Tel Aviv passed closer than usual to Beit El.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) The entrance to the settlement of Beit El. September 19, 2025.

Ben-Gurion Airport ready for US military aircraft to depart if Iran-US agreement signed

Israeli authorities have been informed that from the moment the agreement is approved, US military planes will leave Ben Gurion immediately.

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

Two former air force officers dead after light aircraft crashes into field in northern Israel

The crash occured near Moshav Tel Adashim, between Nazareth and Afula. The officers were named as Lt.-Col. (res.) Yuval Anbar and Lt.-Col. (ret.) Itai Talmi.

Civilian plane crash near Tel Adashim in northern Israel, May 24, 2026.

Frontier Airlines jet hits person crossing runway during takeoff at Denver Airport

One of the plane’s engines appears to be coated in blood, according to a photograph circulating on social media.

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo; illustrative.

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

El Al purchases 6 aircraft of the newest model

The airline is expanding its fleet and will exercise an option to purchase six additional 787-9 aircraft from Boeing, some of which will be upgraded to the advanced 787-10 model.

El Al’s Dreamliner plane

Comptroller: Miri Regev's Transportation Ministry fails to prepare for new emergencies post-Oct. 7

The report further said that the Transportation Ministry, the Consumer Protection Authority, and the Competition Authority failed to act effectively to moderate airfares. 

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 76th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on May 8, 2024

Ben-Gurion Airport employee fired for photographing US military planes - report

A temporary employee at Ben-Gurion Airport was fired after photographing US military planes and sharing the images on WhatsApp, nearly causing a serious incident between the US military and the IDF.

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

Tired of economy class but can’t afford business? United has found a solution

Starting in 2027: United Airlines unveils a new concept that will allow economy passengers to turn three seats into a semi-flat bed-like surface - more space without paying for premium cabins.

Seats that open into a bed. United Relax.