Aircraft

French military jet crashes during night training flight, one dead, another missing

A French Air Force Mirage 2000D crashed in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region with two people on board, the ministry said.

Illustrative; A Mirage 2000D fighter jet leaves the tarmac to join the runway during the VOLFA-25 exercise organized by the French Air and Space Force at the 118th Air Base in Mont-de-Marsan in the Landes department in western France on October 2, 2025.
An Apache "Echo" attack helicopter.

Israel Air Force welcomes Apache helicopter deal amid bureaucratic delays

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 airliner taxis past a hanger on the flight line before its first flight at Renton Municipal Airport on June 18, 2021 in Renton, Washington.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - 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.

Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn


US Navy calls off search for missing sailor following helicopter crash in Arabian Sea

The US military said no foul play is suspected in the incident, which also injured three additional sailors.

This US Navy handout photo released on May 8, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs shows an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter; Illustrative.

Air Haifa expands with new Ben-Gurion-Eilat route and up to 10 daily flights

The planned route will connect Israel’s main international airport with Ramon Airport near Eilat. Ticket prices and the flight schedule will be revealed after the relevant slots are allocated. 

Air Haifa launched their new airplane in July as part of their airline launch.

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

Ben-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure

Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3. 

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.

One killed, 13 injured as small Aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper

A small aircraft hit Beijing's tallest building, killing one and injuring 13, with witnesses describing a loud crash as police blocked access and removed onlookers.

China's national flag flutters in the wind next to the CITIC tower ahead of Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and China's President Xi Jinping meeting on May 12, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Airlines should still avoid airspace over Iran after framework deal, EU agency warns

Short-term violations of the US-Iran ceasefire remain possible, in particular in and around the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring airspace, the agency said.

 EasyJet airplane

Three Israelis killed as small plane crashes in Maryland woods, aircraft found following day

The three people on board were identified as Israelis, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday. Their names have not been revealed.

A Piper PA-28 Cherokee, light aircraft built by Piper Aircraft, UK, 8th September 1975; Illustrative.

Qantas to launch longest flight in world with over 20 hour Sydney to London route

Qantas has chosen London as the first destination in its ambitious project for nonstop flights from Sydney to the other side of the world, covering 19 to 21 hours.

A VH-ZNK Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off from Melbourne Airport on April 18, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

‘Wingmen’ aircraft takes spotlight at ILA Berlin airshow as Europe continues rearming

As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue, the US and European countries have increased their focus on developing and procuring unmanned AI-powered drones to complement their fighter jets.

PEOPLE WALK through the static display behind a drone mockup at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany, June 13, 2026.

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?

Multiple Israeli sources said that the Jewish state's F-35s have remained more combat-ready than the report detailed for American F-35s, though none were willing to provide specific numbers.

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.