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At least 12 hurt due to unusual turbulence on Air India flight from Thailand to Delhi

Ten passengers and two crew members were wounded after an Air India flight from Phuket encountered turbulence and briefly lost altitude.

Air India A320neo VT-EXS; illustrative.
Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

 A Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 passenger aircraft, operated by Europe's leading low-cost airline Ryanair, takes off from Il Caravaggio International Airport on July 11, 2026 in Orio al Serio, near Bergamo, Italy.

Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets face cabin safety risks and assembly flaws, FAA warns

 El Al Flight 402 - The Lockheed Constellation registered as 4X-AKC, pictured here in 1950.

On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard


Malta investigates neutrality breach after Israeli plane seen in airspace before flotilla attack

Malta opened an investigation into an Israeli plane recorded in airspace before a flotilla attack by a Gazan activist.

 Graffiti is seen on the hull of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as activists prepare to sail for Gaza. Malta August 16, 2024.

El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window

A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.

 AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport. With major carriers reducing or suspending their services, passengers are left with few options, and El Al has become one of the few reliable choices, yet this reliability comes with a hefty price tag, the writer notes.

Planes from Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, France to provide support as firefighters battle inferno

The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.

Aircraft dispersing fire-retardant materials

Airbus’ new plane looks like a propeller – but it’s from the future

Airbus has unveiled a hydrogen-powered prototype with four electric engines, resembling old propeller planes from the outside – but inside, it hides futuristic technology based on fuel cells.

 Airbus' ZEROe. Four electric engines with a resemblance to a propeller

Israir to begin operating flights to United States

In a move that may challenge El Al's monopoly, Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States.

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024

Israeli Air Force jet crashes in Lebanon due to technical malfunction

The IDF clarified that there is no concern over security issues nor over an information leak. 

IAF aircraft is seen participating in the Vered Hagalil drill.

Why airplane food tastes bland: The science behind your in-flight meal - study

A study conducted by Lufthansa found that at 30,000 feet, the perception thresholds for sweet and salty tastes drop by 30% to 40% compared to on the ground.

 Ben Gurion Airport

FAA to investigate after fire in cabin of United Airlines Boeing flight

Addtionally, a separate Boeing 737 flight turned back to Portland shortly after take-off on Tuesday after the pilot was concerned about fumes in the cabin.

 A screen displays the logo for Boeing on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, April 2, 2025.

Israeli students' flight arrives safely in Poland after emergency stop in Turkey

The Education Ministry said it is in contact with security and education officials and is coordinating with admins and parents.

 El Al plane

At least one killed in fatal plane crash in Minnesota

Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway stated at a Saturday news conference that while it is unclear how many people were onboard the plane, there were no survivors.

 Firefighters work near a building engulfed in fire following a plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S., in this picture obtained from social media video and released March 30, 2025.