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US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods
The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.
Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets face cabin safety risks and assembly flaws, FAA warns
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US Coast Guard rescues 11 people after seaplane crashes in Washington state, injuring four
American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East
A senior security official said that as more US forces arrive in the region, coordination with the militaries will tighten, while the US military is also redeploying F-35 and F-15 aircraft and dozens
Arkia to add new Dreamliner flights, Airbus A330 to Tel Aviv-New York route
The Israeli carrier will increase its summer capacity to JFK before introducing an aircraft with 46 business-class seats and an Israeli crew present on every flight, starting in September.
Yemeni forces strike Houthi-controlled Sana'a airport runway to prevent Iranian plane from landing
At the same time, the Yemeni Defense Ministry issued a statement warning that its "patience has run out," saying that it would respond to any Iranian and Houthi violations of Yemen’s airspace.
Ryanair plane makes emergency landing after window 'dislodged,' partially sucking passenger out
Local media in Greece reported that a piece of engine broke off and smashed a window, causing the cabin to decompress and sucking one passenger partially out of the window.
No injuries after Delta plane hit by July 4 fireworks while preparing to land at a Chicago airport
"We just had a firework hit our plane," a pilot told air traffic control, a recording of the incident shows. The pilot said it had occurred at about 200ft (61m), according to BBC reporting.
Want to be happier? Slow down and reconnect with your family
A long-delayed family visit and a new grandchild frame a journey shaped by loss, healing, and renewed appreciation.
Air Haifa expands with new Ben-Gurion-Eilat route and up to 10 daily flights
The planned route will connect Israel’s main international airport with Ramon Airport near Eilat. Ticket prices and the flight schedule will be revealed after the relevant slots are allocated.
IDF scrambles fighter jets after losing contact with commercial plane on its way to Israel
The IDF confirmed that communications with the flight were re-established and that a security incident aboard the plane was discarded.
At least 11 killed after civilian aircraft crashes in France, local prefecture confirms
The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers, five students and five instructors, died in the accident, the local prefecture said.
Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer
Far more than a strip of asphalt, a runway is a precisely engineered structure built to withstand extreme weight, speed, and weather.
