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.

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.
(Illustrative) People sit in the cockpit of a FlyDubai 737 Max on display at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai on November 20, 2025.

Hamam al-Hammami hired by flydubai as part of airline's mass hiring push - report

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.

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

Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight flight 1073.

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


Wizz Air fights to establish 200 weekly flights from proposed hub in Israel

In the wake of countless international airlines ceasing operations in Israel, Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is keen on being the first to cement itself in the commercial aviation industry.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

Saudi Arabia to launch new low-cost airline

The alliance will begin operations with 45 aircraft, aiming to carry 10 million passengers annually.

 The interior of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Surviving a plane crash: What seat location gives you the best odds?

The odds of dying in a plane crash are less than 1 in 11 million. So, when choosing a seat, focus on the view, your drink, or movie, not the crash.

 Empty plane seats.

War in the skies: Ryanair launches a campaign against flight delays

As part of its battle against the European air traffic control system - which it blames for thousands of flight delays - Ryanair has published a list of destinations with the most severe delays.

 Gate at the airport. The company blames the world

This is the airline that will continue flying the world's legendary giant plane for many more years

Many airlines ditched the A380 over high costs, but Emirates still invests in it and plans to fly it through the next decade. A new first-class cabin is now in development.

 A380 aircraft parked at Dubai Airport. Expensive maintenance

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.'

Flight luggage.

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.

Russian Air Force Ilyushin Il-20M

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.

 Air Haifa begins regular flights from Haifa to Rhodes twice a week.

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.

 AN ISRAELI F-15 takes part in an international aerial training exercise in October at the Uvda Air Force Base.

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.

 UP, UP, and away with El Al profits.