Israeli aviation

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.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT
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.
Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport delays stretch into third day as strike effects continue

IAA workers’ union chairman Pinchas Idan rejected allegations of responsibility during an interview with KAN, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.

|ByAARON GLICK
Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Israel's Arkia Airlines makes history with 'complex and challenging' flight to Arctic Circle

Arkia’s project could lead to “a new page in the history of Israeli tourism,” Tali Yativ, owner and CEO of Spirit World Productions, noted.

|ByEITAN ELIAS
US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - report

The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Lounge: August 7, 2018

Social news from around Israel.

AUGUST 6, 2018ByMICHAL GALANTI
Airplane [illustrative]