Airspace

Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer

In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.

A Flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion International 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.
A man points a mobile phone at CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, where damage is visible on a high floor of the exterior, in Beijing, China June 26, 2026.

China to impose no-fly zone over Beijing after light aircraft crashed into city's tallest tower

The US Air Force Thunderbirds fly up the Hudson River over New York City on August 4, 2026. The Thunderbirds performed at the Air Dot Show New York in Orange County, NY and are next headlining the Rochester International Airshow.

Controlled chaos: Inside Israel's air traffic during unprecedented US-Israel strikes - interview

A DJI Mini 5 Pro drone flies at low altitude during an operator training session on July 22, 2026 in Estoril, Portugal; Illustrative.

Israel considers national drone ban amid fears of pending Iranian attack


Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV

Millions of Iranians travel to the Iraqi city of Kerbala every year for the ritual of Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period for the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, Imam Hussein.

An aerial view shows Mandali border crossing between Iraq and Iran, in Mandali, Iraq July 11, 2020

Opening of airspace to Israel not a sign of normalization - Saudi official

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia stoked Israeli hopes of warming ties between the two countries, with its decision to open its skies to Israeli planes.

The first El Al flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates

Russia building new laser weapon to disable foreign satellites - report

Deep in the Greater Caucasus mountain range, Russia is constructing a new laser weapon to be used for "electro-optical warfare."

 Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to launch a new large-scale production facility at the plant of Bratskchemsyntez drugmaker owned by Pharmasyntez Group, via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia November 26, 2020

Russia closes airspace over Sea of Azov

Independent trackers reported that a number of Russian naval vessels entered the Sea of Azov as well on Sunday.

A Ukrainian navy sailor uses equipment on board an armoured gunboat during a short voyage near a base of the Ukrainian Naval Forces in the Azov Sea port of Berdyansk, Ukraine January 12, 2022

Elbit's Hermes Starliner UAS certified to fly in civilian airspace

International aviation regulation prohibits uncertified aircraft from flying in civilian airspace, but with the certification, the Starliner will no longer be restricted.

 Elbit's Hermes Starliner UAS

Hezbollah drone downed by IDF mistakenly reveals operatives' pictures

Oops! The drone shot down by the IDF on Wednesday had a memory card installed, revealing the Hezbollah operatives' faces and vehicles.

 Hezbollah drone shot down by IDF, January 7, 2022

First public Israeli flight lands in Saudi Arabia

Prior to the opening of Saudi airspace, El Al’s planes had to follow a long, winding route to Mumbai in order to avoid Saudi airspace.

El Al Boeing 777 258 ER

Are coronavirus hotels effective?

Hotel quarantine to be mandatory for arrivals to Israel from abroad.

Individuals get set up at a corona-designated hotel in Jerusalem, December 21, 2020.

Saudi Arabia officially approves Israeli flights over its airspace

In September, Saudi Arabia declared that it will be allowing all foreign civilian flights to fly over its airspace, but didn't mention Israel.

AN EL AL plane carrying Israeli and US delegations to Abu Dhabi departs from Ben-Gurion Airport on August 31.

Kushner: Saudi Arabia agreed to open its airspace to all flights from Israel

“Countries are starting to let go of old conflicts and move in the direction of peace,” declared Kushner.

El Al plane equipped with Elbit's Directed IR Countermeasures