Aircraft
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.
Several airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
IDF strikes three Tehran airports, targets dozens of Iranian fighter jets in attacks
USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to dock for repairs after 30-hour fire on board
Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous
Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.
Delta jet aborts landing to avoid B-52 in North Dakota
After landing his plane safely, the pilot informed the passengers that he had acted to avoid the aircraft, which he said was "kind of, sort of coming at us."
Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea
Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.
US moving B-2 stealth bombers toward Guam, American officials confirm
One official said no forward orders had been given yet to move the bombers beyond Guam. They did not say how many B-2 bombers are being moved.
IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off
In recent days, Air Force aircraft have been tracking the launch team, identifying the launchers deploying the jets and the weaponry in the area.
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.
Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 240
The 242 people included 217 adults and 11 children, a source told Reuters. Of them, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian, Air India said.
Wizz Air received its new aircraft that will fly up to 8 hours
The low-cost airline is the first in the world to be equipped with an Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which will offer long-haul intercontinental flights of up to 8 hours.
Qatar insists Trump administration initiated free plane transfer to US - report
Trump allegedly told reporters in the Oval Office: “[I] got a beautiful big magnificent free airplane for the United States Air Force. Very proud of that.”
Another aircraft and more flights: The northern airline expands operations
Air Haifa signed a deal to buy another ATR 72-600, after a fourth joins this summer. The expansion will boost flight frequencies and add new destinations from Haifa Airport.
