Airspace

Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer

In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.

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.
A man points a mobile phone at CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, where damage is visible on a high floor of the exterior, in Beijing, China June 26, 2026.

China to impose no-fly zone over Beijing after light aircraft crashed into city's tallest tower

The US Air Force Thunderbirds fly up the Hudson River over New York City on August 4, 2026. The Thunderbirds performed at the Air Dot Show New York in Orange County, NY and are next headlining the Rochester International Airshow.

Controlled chaos: Inside Israel's air traffic during unprecedented US-Israel strikes - interview

A DJI Mini 5 Pro drone flies at low altitude during an operator training session on July 22, 2026 in Estoril, Portugal; Illustrative.

Israel considers national drone ban amid fears of pending Iranian attack


Romania detects possible airspace breach during overnight drone attack on Ukraine

"The Romanian Army's radar surveillance system identified a possible unauthorized breach of national air space, with a signal detected on the route to the town of Galati," the defense ministry said.

 Elbit Systems' SkyStriker drone in flight.

The unsolved mystery of the 1999 'ghost flight' accident

To this day, nobody knows why the small jet lost contact minutes after takeoff and crashed down to earth, four and a half hours later.

 Learjet 35 flying in the sky

Taiwan activates air defense as China aircraft enter zone

China has over the past three years regularly flown its air force into the skies near the island, though not into Taiwan's territorial air space.

Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force perform with open weapon bays during the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Zhuhai Airshow, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China November 11, 2018.

Russia says it deployed fighter jet to prevent US bomber planes from crossing border

The Baltic Sea has witnessed in recent months several interceptions by Russian, US and NATO aircraft.

A SU-35 military jet performs during the opening of the MAKS-2009 international air show in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia

China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone to north of Taiwan

The no-fly announcement rattled regional nerves as it followed shortly after China staged new war games around Taiwan, which Beijing views as sovereign Chinese territory.

 Time change is showed on a fight information board, as China's no fly and no shipping zone comes into force in East China Sea to the north of Taiwan, at Taoyuan International airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan April 16, 2023.

Biden welcomes Oman’s decision to open its airspace for Israeli flights

The decision could transform Ben Gurion Airport into a global transit hub between Asia and Europe.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said gives a speech after being sworn in before the royal family council in Muscat, Oman January 11, 2020.

Russia's St Petersburg airport temporarily suspends all flights

An unconfirmed media report said an unidentified object had been spotted in the sky and fighter jets were dispatched to investigate.

A general view shows the Saint Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia

Oman opens airspace to Israeli flights, as Morocco parley in doubt

That move shortens the distance to Asia by two hours. It makes India, in particular, much more accessible.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Ruling out aliens? Senior US general says not ruling out anything yet

“I'll let the intel community and the counterintelligence community figure that out. I haven't ruled out anything,” said General Glen VanHerck.

 An F-16 fighter jet.

Russia's anti-satellite threat tests laws of war in space

Space has expanded beyond its title as the "final frontier." Now, it has become a new battleground.

A rocket booster with satellites of British firm OneWeb blasts off from a launchpad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome