Aircraft

Flydubai passenger recounts terrifying dive as analyst warns against learning 'the wrong lesson'

Uri Pintov, who was aboard flight 1073 with his wife and three children, told the Post that passengers were certain they would die.

Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight  flight 1073.
A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

After flydubai attempted hijacking, police probe aviation security failures at Transport Ministry

A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford airbase, as the US removes its B-1 bombers one week after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.

What do we know about the suspected Iranian plot to attack UK's Fairford airbase? - explainer

A US Coast Guard plane searches for people after it found debris from a medical transport aircraft off the shore of Massachusetts' Nantucket island, US, October 3, 2026.

US Coast Guard halts search for six people missing after medical transport aircraft crashes


Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted

The incident follows a July 23 N12 report regarding a potential complete civilian drone ban in all of Israel's airspace, amid growing fears of an Iranian attack against the Jewish state.

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

DHL plane hits unknown object over Germany, forcing unscheduled Hanover landing

Authorities said they were investigating a drone found near a runway at the airport during the night, which the Bild newspaper said contained a detonator.

A DHL Boeing 757 cargo airplane is pictured at the Leipzig/Halle airport in Schkeuditz, Germany, August 21, 2019.

FAA to investigate after Trump Marine One safety incident in Washington

"The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call and the aircraft weren’t apparently converging," the FAA said.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday involving a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, the agency said.  "The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call and the a

Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens

The technology shares flight paths among helicopters, planes, and drones, providing real-time warnings and instructions without relying on centralized air traffic control.

 Ciconia team during a test with an IDF representative, 2020

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

Thirteen dead after tourism aircraft crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru

Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 40 kph (25 mph), which kicked up dust and reduced visibility.

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

CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran

On July 29, CENTCOM said, “CENTCOM forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade against Iran. As of July 29 CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.”

Boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Boeing absorbs another $280m. hit on delayed Air Force One program

The replacement for the US president's Air Force One is now expected to cost nearly $7 billion, with Boeing absorbing more than $3 billion in losses under its fixed-price contract.

Boeing logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025.

Airbus jet flies record-breaking 24-hour flight in preparation for Qantas Project Sunrise

Qantas has ordered 12 modified A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York in about 20 hours.

A Qantas A350-1000ULR arrives at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport on July 24, 2026 after a 19 hour and 13 minutes delivery flight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France.

Congressional ‘BRRRRT Act’ seeks to keep the A-10 flying, but veteran pilot warns of capability gap

The legislation comes amid a long-running debate over the future of the A-10 and whether newer aircraft can adequately replace its close air support and combat search-and-rescue capabilities.

US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircrafts fly during the US-led Saber Strike exercise in the air over Latvia June 6, 2018.