Flights
Rare aviation event: Light aircraft lands itself without human intervention
First fully autonomous landing in a real emergency: A light aircraft landed itself on a Colorado runway after a serious in-flight malfunction, marking a milestone in aviation automation.
China encircles Taiwan with bombers, warships in largest-ever series of military exercises
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included
Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.
The runway at takeoff: An Israeli fashion show surprised passengers at 30,000 feet
During an Israir flight to Rome, the aisle became a fashion runway as designer Yaron Minkowski showcased a mini-collection inspired by the flight attendants’ uniforms and the airline’s colors.
Israel’s aviation rebounds in 2025 with 33% increase in passengers
Ben Gurion Airport led the resurgence, recording roughly 134,000 takeoffs and landings, up 32 percent from the previous year.
Israelis seek affordable snow: Price drops at ski destinations in winter 2026
Winter 2025–2026 flight prices drop at most ski destinations: Sofia $320→$275, Geneva $510→$450, while Tbilisi sees higher demand with a moderate price decrease.
Libyan army chief killed in jet crash after takeoff from Ankara, Libyan PM confirms
Flights were diverted away from Ankara Airport following the report, according to publicly available flight-tracking data.
160 million years later: This rare fossil is overturning everything we knew about how birds evolved
Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.
Greece was just the start: Air Haifa launches a new surprising winter destination
The northern airline launches a new route to Sofia starting in January. Flights are aimed at the ski season at Borovets and Bansko. Launch price for three days: $79 one way.
Police arrest Cathay passenger who tried to open aircraft door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong
A passenger on Cathay Pacific flight CX811 from Boston to Hong Kong tried to open the aircraft door mid-flight. No injuries occurred, and the incident is under investigation by Hong Kong police.
El Al’s Ben-Zvi: 'A strong Israeli airline is a strategic asset'
At the Washington Conference, EL AL Chairman Amikam Ben-Zvi highlights the airline’s wartime role, resilience, and national mission.
A NIS 40M investment: The decision that will change the lives of Eilat residents
Gov approved NIS 40M to boost flights between Ben Gurion and Ramon in 2026–2027. Eilat residents keep NIS 99 fares. Goal: Better connectivity and lower cost of living.
Baggage breakdown at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport disrupts check-in, slows flights
Israel Airports Authority says the disruption is not linked to Storm Byron; travelers asked to be patient as technicians work to restore service on Wednesday.
