Aviation
Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations
The new flights to Saigon, set to begin in October 2026, will operate weekly, departing Tel Aviv on Thursdays and departing Saigon on Saturday nights.
EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
A new standard of hospitality
The new marvel: Boeing unveils groundbreaking plane exciting airlines
The American aircraft company’s 777X series features folding wings, a modular cabin, and large windows – designed to enhance the flight experience and reduce fuel consumption.
Israir eyes two Airbus A330 jets in bid to expand long-haul routes
Israir is in talks to buy two Airbus A330 jets as it ramps up long-haul service ahead of Wizz Air’s push into the Israeli market.
Do you have BUYME vouchers? Now you can fly with them
BUYME and Arkia now let customers pay for flights, vacation packages, and extras with BUYME vouchers - a first in the Israeli aviation industry.
Arkia honors veteran captain after 44 years in the cockpit
Capt. Yossi Arueti, one of the airline's most veteran pilots, was honored with a farewell event, held in the presence of former air force chiefs and senior figures in Israeli business.
FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights
The FAA lifts flight cuts at 40 US airports after staffing concerns decline, signaling a return to normal operations.
Middle East's regional aircraft fleet to more than double by 2044, Airbus says
Airbus expects passenger traffic in the Middle East to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.4% over the next two decades.
US airlines reduce flight cuts for Friday despite 6% FAA order
US airlines canceled fewer flights than required on Friday, with just a 1.4% cut, after the FAA eased the flight-reduction mandate.
USDOT to start flight cuts at 4% Friday, sources say, rising to 10% next week
US transportation secretary confirms reduction at 40 major airports starting Friday after the gov't shutdown left 63,000 workers without pay, worsening staff shortages and increasing delays.
Not just low-cost anymore: Wizz Air enters “business” and shakes up the aviation market
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is testing “Wizz Class,” its first offering for business travelers, marking a surprising move beyond its usual dense, low-fare model.
US Transportation Secretary warns US gov't shutdown could force US air traffic closure
The shutdown has exacerbated staffing shortages, forcing 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay.
