Aviation

Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms

A Cessna 208 crashed near Juba, killing 14, including 2 Kenyans, after losing communication during flight, SSCAA confirmed.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.
Flying car from the Chinese company Xpeng.

The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027

New service in Business Class.

Revolution at 30,000 feet: Airline launches sleeping pods in economy class

An EasyJet plane is refuelled ahead of takeoff at Southend Airport on April 17, 2026 in Southend, England.

IEA warns EU jet fuel shortages could begin in June as Hormuz stays blocked


Sharing the sky: Urban air mobility and the questions we must answer before we fly-opinion

It's a different kind of traffic, but every hard problem in UAM is a hard problem in defense.

AIR One eVTOL

Tired of economy class but can’t afford business? United has found a solution

Starting in 2027: United Airlines unveils a new concept that will allow economy passengers to turn three seats into a semi-flat bed-like surface - more space without paying for premium cabins.

Seats that open into a bed. United Relax.

Herzog welcomes Israelis home from wartime rescue flights at Ben-Gurion airport

Herzog drew a connection between Israelis returning home after the long wartime journey and the upcoming holiday of Passover, and the ancient Jewish exodus from Egypt. 

AIRPLANES AT the Ben Gurion International airport. February 11, 2026.

Wizz Air hub in Israel stalled as emergency flight rules block foreign operations

With the outbreak of war, the local aviation industry put differences aside and worked together to rescue over 100,000 Israelis stranded abroad.

A Wizz Air flight on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport following a security risk, February 8, 2026.

Israelis deserve better than missile barrages and cancelled flights - editorial

For a war-weary nation that depends heavily on air travel, Israel’s national carrier must prove it can serve the public in a crisis – not just profit during one.

ISRAELIS RETURN in the first El Al flight to Israel since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

The pilot’s eyes: The helmet-mounted display system developed in Israel

The F-35’s advanced helmet lets pilots see through the aircraft using panoramic cameras and sensors that project data directly to their eyes, eliminating the need to look down at cockpit instruments.

Pilot Helmet. Tiny laser projectors.

Pentagon, FAA to conduct testing on high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico

US Deputy Transportation Secretary Steve Bradbury said the testing is necessary so the FAA can "get comfortable" with the system after a government drone was accidentally shot down by such a system.

The Pentagon is shown with the Washington Monument in the background on February 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations

According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

The event, held at the ambassador’s residence in Jaffa, was designed to connect aviation, diplomacy, culture, and fashion around a product the airline positions as its most exclusive cabin.

Air France launches La Première on Tel Aviv to Paris route with Dror Kontento show

El Al adds Apple TV+, starting with ‘Ted Lasso’

Rollout begins on Wednesday, with content on seatback screens and personal streaming to Europe routes, starting with Ted Lasso and expanding to additional Apple TV+ hits.

Hannah Waddingham of Ted Lasso fame on the pitch before lighting the NJ/NY Gotham FC torch before the National Women's Soccer League Women's Empowerment Match between NJ/NY Gotham FC and Angel City FC at Red Bull Arena on July 2, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.