Aviation

Government weighs NIS 9m. assistance after flydubai suspends Israel flights - analysis

The proposed mechanism would help cover empty outbound flights from Israel to Dubai and separate cargo flights carrying passengers’ baggage back to Israel.

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.
Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight flight 1073.

Flydubai passenger feared possible landing in Iran, Yemen after attempted hijack

 A US Coast Guard aircraft flies over the course during the first round of the LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei 2026 at Hoakalei Country Club on October 01, 2026 in Ewa Beach, Hawaii.

US Coast Guard launches search for missing Canadian medical jet carrying six

Demonstrators gather outside the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf International Airport in Najaf on September 28, 2026, demanding the facility to be reopened for flights from Iran.

Despite US sanctions on Iranian flights, up to forty a day may still fly to Iraq’s Najaf - analysis


Small aircraft crashes near Beit Shemesh, pilot lightly injured

The crash comes after an additional light aircraft crash following a training flight on Friday killed one pilot and injured the other in northern Israel.

A light aircraft which crashed near Beit Shemesh on October 3, 2026.

Jewish communities worldwide under heightened threat after flydubai attack

The apparent attempt to crash a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has left Israelis stranded in the UAE, after flydubai suspended its flights to and from Israel while the investigation continues.

Passengers from Flydubai flight FZ1073 walk with their family members through the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after their original flight from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a suspected terror attack, September 30, 2026.

Trump aims to leverage US aircraft-part exports to China in trade negotiations, sources say

The US has been reluctant to provide guarantees, seeing the parts as leverage that could be used to secure future concessions, the sources said.

US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

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.

Four people killed in helicopter crash near Montreal, police announce

National broadcasters CBC and CTV reported that police said the crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. and that the aircraft was on fire when first responders arrived at the site.

  Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) helicopter flies past the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, during the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 24, 2023.

UAE, Oman suspend Iranian airlines' flights until further notice, decision based on US sanctions

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority said the decision was based on US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines over the use of airports around the world.

An Airbus A340-300 of Iranian airline Mahan Air takes off from Duesseldorf airport DUS, Germany January 16, 2019.

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airport

Ethiopian Airlines said on social media that flights to Mekelle and the cities of Shire and Axum had been halted "due to the current situation in Tigray region," without giving further details.

Ethiopian special force are seen at Mekelle airport as International Relief group Cargo Plane landed in Tigray Mekelle on March 9, 2021.

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threatens sanctions on airport service providers

The suspension of flights will begin at midnight on Wednesday.

The plane carrying the Iran's National football team flies over Los Angeles International Airport before landing on June 14, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand.

Returning to Tel Aviv: First United Airlines flight since February lands at Ben-Gurion Airport

United Airlines’ first flight from Newark to Tel Aviv since before Operation Roaring Lion landed in Israel on Wednesday.

 A United Airlines flight lands at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, March 31, 2025; illustrative.

Trump says Canadian aviation giant Bombardier can no longer sell aircraft in the United States

The US and Canada have been locked in a trade war for over a year, with the US imposing 50% tariffs on certain ‌Canadian imports on August 22.

The Bombardier Global 8000, the world's fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde with a top speed of Mach 0.95 performs during the Farnborough International Air Show 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre on July 20, 2026.