Aviation
After flydubai attempted hijacking, police probe aviation security failures at Transport Ministry
Published documents indicated that the Transportation Ministry’s Security Division is responsible for certain aspects of security involving flights entering Israel.
Hamam al-Hammami hired by flydubai as part of airline's mass hiring push - report
Government weighs NIS 9m. assistance after flydubai suspends Israel flights - analysis
Flydubai passenger feared possible landing in Iran, Yemen after attempted hijack
Arkia honors veteran captain after 44 years in the cockpit
Capt. Yossi Arueti, one of the airline's most veteran pilots, was honored with a farewell event, held in the presence of former air force chiefs and senior figures in Israeli business.
FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights
The FAA lifts flight cuts at 40 US airports after staffing concerns decline, signaling a return to normal operations.
Middle East's regional aircraft fleet to more than double by 2044, Airbus says
Airbus expects passenger traffic in the Middle East to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.4% over the next two decades.
US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order
US airlines canceled fewer flights than required on Friday, with just a 1.4% cut, after the FAA eased the flight-reduction mandate.
USDOT to start flight cuts at 4% Friday, sources say, rising to 10% next week
US transportation secretary confirms reduction at 40 major airports starting Friday after the gov't shutdown left 63,000 workers without pay, worsening staff shortages and increasing delays.
Not just low-cost anymore: Wizz Air enters “business” and shakes up the aviation market
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is testing “Wizz Class,” its first offering for business travelers, marking a surprising move beyond its usual dense, low-fare model.
US Transportation Secretary warns US gov't shutdown could force US air traffic closure
The shutdown has exacerbated staffing shortages, forcing 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay.
FAA lifts ground stop at Reagan National Airport after reported threat against airport cleared
A person briefed on the matter said a threat had been made against the plane, and in an abundance of caution, the plane was being checked.
Munich Airport to resume flight operations after drones in airspace caused delays
The airport's website reported that operations will gradually resume starting at 7 a.m.
AnimaWings to launch Tel Aviv–Bucharest flights from October 5
The Romanian airline will operate three weekly flights to Bucharest out of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
