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 refueling aircraft to be moved from Ben-Gurion amid flight disruption fears

US refueling planes stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport are expected to be partially relocated as Israel seeks to ease pressure on airport operations.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport ready for US military aircraft to depart if Iran-US agreement signed

Israeli authorities have been informed that from the moment the agreement is approved, US military planes will leave Ben Gurion immediately.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran

The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels.

IDF receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, May 27, 2026.

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

Flight AF447 vanished from radar screens on June 1, 2009, with people from 33 nationalities on board, with crash investigators finding the plane's crew had pushed their jet into a stall.

Air France planes arrive at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, on April 26, 2023.

US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report

The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

All four crewmembers safe after two US fighter jets collide mid-air at Idaho Air Show

According to local media, Mountain Home Air Force Base has been locked down following the Gunfighters Air Show crash.

An EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft prepares to launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 2, 2026.

Israel to supply Germany with jet fuel amid shortages caused by Iran war

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar informed Germany's Economic Affairs and Energy Minister of the decision during his recent trip to Berlin.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar shake hands after a press conference at the Foreign Office in Berlin on May 5, 2026.

Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis

Although Israel doesn’t have aircraft carriers or the ability to project its air power globally, additional F-35 purchases makes Israel a global leader in the use of the aircraft.

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

El Al expands in a big way: Here’s what’s planned for the new fleet

El Al is purchasing six Boeing 787-9 aircraft with an option for six more. Some will be upgraded to the 787-10 model, with the fleet expected to grow from 17 aircraft to 28 by decade’s end.

El Al aircraft.

Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks

Greek carrier Blue Bird, set to resume flights on Sunday, will be the first foreign carrier to return to Israel since the skies largely closed following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

Airplanes fly out from Ben Gurion International airport. April 7, 2025.