Aviation
US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says
Sharon Kedmi told KAN's Reshet Bet radio station that 70% of activity at the airport is limited because of the space and resources being taken up by American military activity.
US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
EU approves regulation allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage
The European consumer organization BEUC criticized the new measures adopted by the member states, arguing that they 'significantly curtail many fundamental rights.'
Three people found alive after plane comes down in Siberian forest, Russia says
A search and rescue plane had been sent to locate the aircraft that was performing forestry aerial reconnaissance, Rosaviatsia said.
Air Haifa begins regular flights from Haifa to Rhodes twice a week
Air Haifa expands its pilot team to support growth, recruiting certified, experienced pilots from France, Finland, Greece, and the Czech Republic through ongoing hiring and training efforts.
Trump's Middle East visit to trigger historic arms race, strengthen US economy with F-15EX deals
Upon learning of Boeing’s plan to develop this new aircraft, the Pentagon quickly recognized it as the ideal replacement for the three US Air Force divisions currently operating the F-15.
El Al soars while foreign airlines return cautiously to Israel
Incoming tourism to Israel has plummeted to record lows, and while many foreign carriers have returned, several have written us off the map.
Royal Jordanian resumes direct flights to Aleppo after 14-year pause
The return to Aleppo comes on the heels of Royal Jordanian’s earlier resumption of flights to Damascus in January, which have since expanded to 11 weekly departures.
Returning to Israel and allowing advance planning: EasyJet opens bookings for Spring 2026
EasyJet, returning to Israel this June, unveils its Spring 2026 schedule with 138,000 flights to over 160 destinations across Europe and early summer vacation spots.
Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid
The Indian government is considering options to reduce the hit to the airline industry from the closure of Pakistan's airspace.
Airbus’ new plane looks like a propeller – but it’s from the future
Airbus has unveiled a hydrogen-powered prototype with four electric engines, resembling old propeller planes from the outside – but inside, it hides futuristic technology based on fuel cells.
FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight
Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.
