Aviation
Bomb threats, attempted hijackings must not become new norm for Israeli travelers - editorial
For Israeli passengers who simply want to visit family or take a holiday abroad, the prospect of emergency landings and bomb scares becoming an accepted part of air travel is deeply unsettling.
El Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul
Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in Washington-area flight management
Ben-Gurion Airport resumes normal operations following anonymous bomb threat on Delta flight
Passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft after an anonymous report was received claiming that a bomb was located in the plane's cargo hold.
Ethiopian Airlines flight turned away from Israel after pilot revealed to be Indonesian - report
The Islamic country of Indonesia currently has no diplomatic ties with Israel, making its nationals ineligible for flying to Israel due to the security risk.
FAA warns US airlines to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia flights
As Houthis target Saudi Arabia's airports, foreign aviation services and embassies warn airlines and travelers to exercise caution in Saudi Arabia.
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
Omani first officer Hamam al-Hammami had allegedly been banned from flying by Omani authorities over concerns regarding his radical ideological views before he was hired by flydubai.
Government weighs NIS 9m. assistance after flydubai suspends Israel flights - analysis
The proposed mechanism would help cover empty outbound flights from Israel to Dubai and separate cargo flights carrying passengers’ baggage back to Israel.
Flydubai passenger feared possible landing in Iran, Yemen after attempted hijack
Even with the pilot tied up, the passengers say they didn't feel fully relaxed until they landed and entered the terminal at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.
US Coast Guard launches search for missing Canadian medical jet carrying six
The plane was flying at 24,000 feet (7,300 meters) for much of the flight before descending to 13,000 feet in about two minutes shortly before flight controllers lost contact, data showed.
Despite US sanctions on Iranian flights, up to forty a day may still fly to Iraq’s Najaf - analysis
Iraq has become central to Iran's strategic chessboard in the region as Tehran seeks to expand its influence while navigating increasing US sanctions.
Small aircraft crashes near Beit Shemesh, pilot lightly injured
The crash comes after an additional light aircraft crash following a training flight on Friday killed one pilot and injured the other in northern Israel.
